Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.46 Type-Map denial of service

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.46. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Type-Map Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.46 (Web Server). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Type-Map Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was published 07/09/2003 by Keigo Yamazaki with SecureNet Service (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lac.co.jp. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at httpd.apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 8138†). Similar entries are available at VDB-161, VDB-162 and VDB-163. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Type

• Web Server

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• HTTP Server

Version

• 2.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.5
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.7
• 2.0.8
• 2.0.9
• 2.0.10
• 2.0.11
• 2.0.12
• 2.0.13
• 2.0.14
• 2.0.15
• 2.0.16
• 2.0.17
• 2.0.18
• 2.0.19
• 2.0.20
• 2.0.21
• 2.0.22
• 2.0.23
• 2.0.24
• 2.0.25
• 2.0.26
• 2.0.27
• 2.0.28
• 2.0.29
• 2.0.30
• 2.0.31
• 2.0.32
• 2.0.33
• 2.0.34
• 2.0.35
• 2.0.36
• 2.0.37
• 2.0.38
• 2.0.39
• 2.0.40
• 2.0.41
• 2.0.42
• 2.0.43
• 2.0.44
• 2.0.45
• 2.0.46

License

• open-source

Support

• end of life (old version)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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