CVE-2012-0031
Overview
CVE-2012-0031 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 18, 2012.
Technical Description
scoreboard.c in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.21 and earlier might allow local users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash during shutdown) or possibly have unspecified other impact by modifying a certain type field within a scoreboard shared memory segment, leading to an invalid call to the free function.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | http_server | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.65 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0031?
CVE-2012-0031 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 18, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-0031?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0031?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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