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Apache HTTP Server 'mod_md' Denial of Service Vulnerability (Windows)
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Web Servers
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
5 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
The host is installed with Apache HTTP server and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an error in 'mod_md' challenge handler.Which is not properly handling the specially crafting HTTP requests.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Apache HTTP server version 2.4.33 on Windows.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.4.34 or later. Please see the references for more information.