CVE-2024-45797

Oct. 18, 2024, 12:53 p.m.

7.5
High

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
LibHTP
  • before 0.5.49

Weaknesses

CWE-770
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.

References

https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191

Tags

security-advisories@github.com
CWE-770
2024-10-16
CVE-2024-45797

CVSS Score

7.5 / 10

CVSS Data

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: NONE
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: HIGH
    • View Vector String

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

Date

  • Published: Oct. 16, 2024, 7:15 p.m.
  • Last Modified: Oct. 18, 2024, 12:53 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

security-advisories@github.com

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