Unscored severity · published Nov 30, 2012
CVE-2012-4557
The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows…
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CVSS
17.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker consumption) via an expensive request.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)17.5% · higher than 97% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
HS
HTTP Server · Apache
2.2.12; 2.2.13; 2.2.14; 2.2.15; 2.2.16; 2.2.17; +4 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4557
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-4557
Patch
http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html#2.2.22
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00009.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00012.html
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136612293908376&w=2
Exploit
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1227298
www.debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2579
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