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.

Remediation

References

CVE-2012-4557

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Severity

Medium

Classification

CVE-2012-4557

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities