CVE-2024-45797 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-45797?

CVE-2024-45797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45797?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oisf Libhtp.

Vulnerability Description

LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oisf	Libhtp	< 0.5.49

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-770

References

https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248fExploitIssue TrackingPatch
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00009.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-45797?

CVE-2024-45797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU ti...

How severe is CVE-2024-45797?

CVE-2024-45797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-45797?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oisf Libhtp.