CVE-2016-2146
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Uninett | Mod Auth Mellon | <= 0.11.0 |
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- Status
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