CVE-2024-45797

HIGH EPSS 48.7%
Published Oct 16, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Oct 16, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
48.7% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-770

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
oisflibhtp* <0.5.49

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
  • lists.debian.org https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00009.html
  • redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory

Remediation

  • github.com https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
  • redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191
    ExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory