Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability Affects XAMPP Windows Versions 7.3.2 and Earlier

CVE-2024-5055

What is CVE-2024-5055?

An uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability exists in XAMPP for Windows, specifically affecting versions up to 7.3.2. This vulnerability occurs when the application processes a high volume of incomplete HTTP requests, leading to excessive consumption of system resources. As a result, this can cause significant performance degradation and potential system crashes, compromising overall application stability.

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