CVE-2024-23837
Oisf Libhtp denial of service
- Published26 Feb 2024
Description
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol. Crafted traffic can cause excessive processing time of HTTP headers, leading to denial of service. This issue is addressed in 0.5.46.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/20ac301d801cdf01b3f021cca08a22a87f477c4a
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-f9wf-rrjj-qx8m
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00009.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GOCOBFUTIFHOP2PZOH4ENRFXRBHIRKK4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/ZXJIT7R53ZXROO3I256RFUWTIW4ECK6P/
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6444
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-23837 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-23837 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.19%.
How severe is CVE-2024-23837?
CVE-2024-23837 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-23837?
Affected products include Oisf Libhtp, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23837?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Oisf Libhtp 0.5.46 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.