CVE-2024-28871 (GCVE-0-2024-28871)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-04-04 14:46 – Updated: 2024-08-26 20:45
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Summary
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Version 0.5.46 may parse malformed request traffic, leading to excessive CPU usage. Version 0.5.47 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.
Severity ?
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-770 - Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
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OISF libhtp Affected: = 0.5.46
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