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CVE-2015-0228

5.0 · MEDIUM

The lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending…

Published Mar 8, 2015apacheCWE-20EPSS 16.47%

Overview

CVE-2015-0228 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on March 8, 2015 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 lua_websocket_read function in lua_request.c in the mod_lua module in the Apache HTTP Server through 2.4.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) by sending a crafted WebSocket Ping frame after a Lua script has called the wsupgrade function.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachehttp_server0Affected

References

Refadvisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0099.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00004.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00006.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1666.htmlRefsvn.apache.org/repos/asf/httpd/httpd/branches/2.4.x/CHANGESRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73041Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/91787

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0228?

CVE-2015-0228 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on March 8, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0228?

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-2015-0228?

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-2015-0228?

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