Name: CVE-2024-23837: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2024-23837, CWE-770, CVSS 7.5, EPSS 0.00269

LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol. Crafted traffic can cause excessive processing time of HTTP headers, leading to denial of service. This issue is addressed in 0.5.46.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade libhtp	May 15, 2025	Feb 26, 2024
Freebsd	—	Upgrade suricata	Dec 10, 2025	Feb 23, 2024
Suse	—	Upgrade libhtp2Upgrade libhtp-devel	Jun 5, 2024	Feb 26, 2024
Ubuntu	—	Upgrade libhtp-dev (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libhtp-devUpgrade libhtp1 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libhtp2 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libhtp2	Oct 10, 2025	Feb 26, 2024

Prioritize with Active Threat Intelligence

With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.

Explore Intelligence Hub

MDR Buyer's Guide

Global Threat Landscape Report

Grow your business