#VU17179 Infinite loop in Apache HTTP Server - CVE-2019-0190
Published: January 23, 2019 / Updated: January 24, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU17179
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0190
CWE-ID: CWE-835
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache HTTP Server
Apache HTTP Server
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the mod_ssl module due to improper handling of renegotiation attempts when OpenSSL 1.1.1 or later is used. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input, trigger mod_ssl loop and cause the service to crash.
The weakness exists in the mod_ssl module due to improper handling of renegotiation attempts when OpenSSL 1.1.1 or later is used. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input, trigger mod_ssl loop and cause the service to crash.
Remediation
Update to version 2.4.38.