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CVE-2010-0408

5.0 · MEDIUM

The ap_proxy_ajp_request function in mod_proxy_ajp.c in mod_proxy_ajp in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.15 does not properly handle certain situations in which a client sends no request bo…

Published Mar 5, 2010apacheEPSS 21.32%

Overview

CVE-2010-0408 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on March 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ap_proxy_ajp_request function in mod_proxy_ajp.c in mod_proxy_ajp in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.15 does not properly handle certain situations in which a client sends no request body, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (backend server outage) via a crafted request, related to use of a 500 error code instead of the appropriate 400 error code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refhttpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039957.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/040652.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127557640302499&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/39100Refsecunia.com/advisories/39501Refsecunia.com/advisories/39628Refsecunia.com/advisories/39632

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0408?

CVE-2010-0408 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on March 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0408?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0408?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0408?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0408 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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