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CVE-2015-0253

UnknownEPSS 14.73%

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CVE-2015-0253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The read_request_line function in server/protocol.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.12 does not initialize the protocol structure member, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash) by sending a request that lacks a method to an installation that enables the INCLUDES filter and has an ErrorDocument 400 directive specifying a local URI.. EPSS estimates a 14.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The read_request_line function in server/protocol.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.12 does not initialize the protocol structure member, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash) by sending a request that lacks a method to an installation that enables the INCLUDES filter and has an ErrorDocument 400 directive specifying a local URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.73%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server2.4.12
AppleMac Os X10.10.4
AppleMac Os X Server5.0.3
OracleLinux7
OracleSolaris11.3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0253?
The read_request_line function in server/protocol.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.12 does not initialize the protocol structure member, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and process crash) by sending a request that lacks a method to an installation that enables the INCLUDES filter and has an ErrorDocument 400 directive specifying a local URI.
How severe is CVE-2015-0253?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0253?
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