CVE-2016-2146

Name: CVE-2016-2146
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-15T14:59:12.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2146 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The am_read_post_data function in mod_auth_mellon before 0.11.1 does not limit the amount of data read, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker process crash, web server deadlock, or memory consumption) via a large amount of POST data.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The am_read_post_data function in mod_auth_mellon before 0.11.1 does not limit the amount of data read, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker process crash, web server deadlock, or memory consumption) via a large amount of POST data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora	23
Uninett	Mod Auth Mellon	<= 0.11.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2146?

How severe is CVE-2016-2146?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2146 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2146?

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Source: NVD / NIST