CVE-2014-3583

Description

The handle_headers function in mod_proxy_fcgi.c in the mod_proxy_fcgi module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.10 allows remote FastCGI servers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and daemon crash) via long response headers.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 19.79% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory apache.org Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: n/a n/a
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References

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http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1163555
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2523-1 vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1638818 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1855.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71657 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00004.html vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1858 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205219
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-36 vendor advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3583?
CVE-2014-3583 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3583?
To fix CVE-2014-3583, 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-2014-3583 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-3583 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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