CVE-2024-45797

high

Description

LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.

References

https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191

https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2024-10-16

Updated: 2024-10-18

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Severity: High