CVE-2012-4557 The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows remote attackers to cau...
MediumCVSS 5.0
EPSS 17.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker consumption) via an expensive request.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apache2(Debian:12) | < 2.2.22-1 | 2.2.22-1 |
| debian/apache2(Debian:13) | < 2.2.22-1 | 2.2.22-1 |
| debian/apache2(Debian:14) | < 2.2.22-1 | 2.2.22-1 |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.12 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.13 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.14 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.15 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.16 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.17 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.18 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.19 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.20 | No fix listed |
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.21 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2012-4557 vendor-advisory
- httpd.apache.org patch vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0243 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:0248 vendor-advisory
- SSRT101139 vendor-advisory
- svn.apache.org exploit
- DSA-2579 vendor-advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com
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