Vulnerability · Published Apr 4, 2024 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2024-28871Excessive CPU used on malformed traffic
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity resource allocation without limits in libhtp from OISF. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.8% (higher than 58% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 41.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Version 0.5.46 may parse malformed request traffic, leading to excessive CPU usage. Version 0.5.47 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | libhtp | 1:0.5.47-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-28871 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-770 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
References
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-ffr2-45w9-7wmg x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/79e713f3e527593a45f545e854cd9e6fbb3cd3ed x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/bf618ec7f243cebfb0f7e84c3cb158955cb32b4d x_refsource_MISC
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6757 x_refsource_MISC