SB2019101015 - Input validation error in libhtp



SB2019101015 - Input validation error in libhtp

Published: October 10, 2019 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019101015
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17420)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

In OISF LibHTP before 0.5.31, as used in Suricata 4.1.4 and other products, an HTTP protocol parsing error causes the http_header signature to not alert on a response with a single ending.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.