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CVE-2007-6422

UnknownEPSS 9.95%

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CVE-2007-6422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The balancer_handler function in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, when a threaded Multi-Processing Module is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (child process crash) via an invalid bb variable.. EPSS estimates a 9.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The balancer_handler function in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, when a threaded Multi-Processing Module is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (child process crash) via an invalid bb variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.95%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp ServerAll versions
ApacheHttp Server2.2
ApacheHttp Server2.2.1
ApacheHttp Server2.2.2
ApacheHttp Server2.2.3
ApacheHttp Server2.2.4
ApacheHttp Server2.2.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6422?
The balancer_handler function in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6, when a threaded Multi-Processing Module is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (child process crash) via an invalid bb variable.
How severe is CVE-2007-6422?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6422?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST