Summary
The host is running Apache HTTP Server and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service condition via an expensive request.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
Apply patch or upgrade Apache HTTP Server 2.2.22 or later, For updates refer to http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1227298
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NOTE: Ignore this warning, if above mentioned patch is manually applied.
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Insight
The flaw is due to an error in the mod_proxy_ajp module, which places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time.
Affected
Apache HTTP Server version 2.2.12 through 2.2.21
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2012-4557 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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