Denial of Service Vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_fcgid Module
CVE-2012-1181

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Mod Fcgid
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 March 2012

What is CVE-2012-1181?

The mod_fcgid module version 2.3.6 for the Apache HTTP Server fails to properly enforce the FcgidMaxProcessesPerClass directive within a virtual host. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers through a series of crafted HTTP requests, leading to excessive memory consumption and potentially causing a denial of service. This vulnerability undermines the server's ability to manage process limits effectively, posing a risk to server stability.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/16/2
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74181
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2436
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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