HTTP: Apache HTTP Server mod_deflate and mod_proxy Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache HTTP server. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

The mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.10, when a reverse proxy is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) via a crafted HTTP Connection header.

Affected Products

Apache http_server

References

BugTraq: 68745 68740

CVE: CVE-2014-0117

Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:HTTP-SERVER-MOD-DOS
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2014-0117 CVE-2014-0118 Denial HTTP Server Service and bid:68740 bid:68745 mod_deflate mod_proxy of
Release Date
08/13/2014
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3849
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Apache

Apple

CVSS Score

4.3

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