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CVE-2009-4413

UnknownEPSS 8.66%

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CVE-2009-4413 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The httpClientDiscardBody function in client.c in Polipo 0.9.8, 0.9.12, 1.0.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with a large Content-Length value, which triggers an integer overflow, a signed-to-unsigned conversion error with a negative value, and a segmentation fault.. EPSS estimates a 8.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The httpClientDiscardBody function in client.c in Polipo 0.9.8, 0.9.12, 1.0.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with a large Content-Length value, which triggers an integer overflow, a signed-to-unsigned conversion error with a negative value, and a segmentation fault.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.66%

94.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Pps.JussieuPolipo0.9.8
Pps.JussieuPolipo0.9.12
Pps.JussieuPolipo1.0.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4413?
The httpClientDiscardBody function in client.c in Polipo 0.9.8, 0.9.12, 1.0.4, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with a large Content-Length value, which triggers an integer overflow, a signed-to-unsigned conversion error with a negative value, and a segmentation fault.
How severe is CVE-2009-4413?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4413 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4413?
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