CVE-2024-45797 (GCVE-0-2024-45797)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-16 18:45 – Updated: 2025-11-03 18:08
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Summary
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.
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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: < 0.5.49
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