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httpd: mod_proxy_ajp worker moved to error state when timeout exceeded

Published Nov 30, 2012

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.

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Red Hat statement

This issue did not affect the version of httpd as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner redhat
Published Nov 30, 2012
Updated Aug 6, 2024
Reserved Aug 21, 2012
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026
Red Hat
Severity Low
Public date Jan 4, 2012