CVE-2008-5676

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the ModSecurity (aka mod_security) module 2.5.0 through 2.5.5 for the Apache HTTP Server, when SecCacheTransformations is enabled, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or bypass the product's functionality via unknown vectors related to "transformation caching."

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.32%

Vendor Advisory modsecurity.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32146	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://blog.modsecurity.org/2008/08/transformation.html	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2795	vdb entry
http://freshmeat.net/projects/modsecurity/?branch_id=34901&release_id=282329
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45770	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5676?: CVE-2008-5676 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5676?: To fix CVE-2008-5676, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-5676 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-5676 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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