CVE-2024-28871 Affecting libhtp package, versions <1:0.5.47-1
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- published6 Apr 2024
- disclosed4 Apr 2024
Introduced: 4 Apr 2024
CVE-2024-28871 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:13 libhtp to version 1:0.5.47-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream libhtp package and not the libhtp package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:13 relevant fixed versions and status.
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.
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-28871
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/79e713f3e527593a45f545e854cd9e6fbb3cd3ed
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/bf618ec7f243cebfb0f7e84c3cb158955cb32b4d
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-ffr2-45w9-7wmg
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6757