CVE-2014-0242

Description

mod_wsgi module before 3.4 for Apache, when used in embedded mode, might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the Content-Type header which is generated from memory that may have been freed and then overwritten by a separate thread.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.35% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory readthedocs.org
Affected: mod_wsgi mod_wsgi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/21/1 mailing list
http://blog.dscpl.com.au/2014/05/security-release-for-modwsgi-version-35.html third party advisory release notes
http://modwsgi.readthedocs.org/en/latest/release-notes/version-3.4.html release notes vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67534 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0242?
CVE-2014-0242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-0242?
To fix CVE-2014-0242, 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-2014-0242 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-0242 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-0242?
CVE-2014-0242 affects mod_wsgi mod_wsgi.
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