CVE-2024-45797
LibHTP's unbounded header handling leads to denial service
Summary
LibHTP's unbounded header handling leads to denial service
Original description
The description as published by the source.
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.
Source: OSV.dev (Open Source Vulnerabilities) NVD GitHub Advisory OSV
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2024-45797 libhtp Fixed in: 1:0.5.36-1+deb11u1
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- web lists.debian.org
- web redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org