Description
The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker consumption) via an expensive request.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2579-1 | apache2 security update |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1765-1 | Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T20:42:54.760Z
Reserved: 2012-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2012-4557
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Status : Modified
Published: 2012-11-30T19:55:01.050
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2012-4557
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN