mod_ssl in Apache 2.0.50 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by aborting an SSL connection in a way that causes an Apache child process to enter an infinite loop.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Httpd | — | Upgrade to the latest version of Apache HTTPD | Apr 12, 2012 | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade apache2 | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade apache | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-servers/apache.Upgrade net-www/mod_dav. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 20, 2004 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade apache2-example-pagesUpgrade apache2-preforkUpgrade apache2-docUpgrade apache2-develUpgrade apache2Upgrade libapr0Upgrade apache2-worker | Feb 17, 2015 | Oct 20, 2004 |
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