CVE-2012-0021

Description

The log_cookie function in mod_log_config.c in the mod_log_config module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.17 through 2.2.21, when a threaded MPM is used, does not properly handle a %{}C format string, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a cookie that lacks both a name and a value.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 32.96% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory hp.com Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory marc.info Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory marc.info Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a n/a
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References

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http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1227292 patch
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03360041 vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:012 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0543.html vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133294460209056&w=2 vendor advisory
https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=52256 patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=785065
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0542.html vendor advisory
http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2012-392727.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133494237717847&w=2 vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48551 third party advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8d63cb8e9100f28a99429b4328e4e7cebce861d5772ac9863ba2ae6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0021?
CVE-2012-0021 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0021?
To fix CVE-2012-0021, 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-2012-0021 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0021 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~33% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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