CVE-2010-1452
Description
The (1) mod_cache and (2) mod_dav modules in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.16 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a request that lacks a path.
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A remote attacker can crash Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x (before 2.2.16) by sending a request lacking a path to mod_cache or mod_dav, causing a denial of service.
Vulnerability
The Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x versions prior to 2.2.16 contain a flaw in the mod_cache and mod_dav modules that causes a process crash when handling a request that lacks a path [1]. This occurs when a client sends an HTTP request without a URI path (e.g., GET HTTP/1.0). The affected versions are Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.15.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP request that omits the path component to a server running an affected version of Apache HTTP Server with mod_cache or mod_dav enabled. No authentication is required, and the attack can be performed remotely over the network [3]. The request triggers a null pointer dereference or similar condition, leading to a segmentation fault in the worker process.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service (DoS) as the Apache child process crashes [3]. This can cause temporary unavailability of the web server until the process is restarted. The impact is limited to availability; no data confidentiality or integrity is compromised.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.16 [1]. Users should upgrade to version 2.2.16 or later. As Apache HTTP Server 2.2 has reached end-of-life, users are strongly advised to migrate to a supported version such as 2.4.x [1]. No workarounds are documented in the available references.
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Affected products
3- Range: <2.2.16
Patches
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References
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