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Improper Input Validation

CVE-2016-3110

High
7.5/10

Summary

There is a vulnerability in mod_cluster, as used in Red Hat JBoss Web Server 2.1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending an MCMP (Mod Cluster Management Protocol) message with a series of "=" (equals) characters after a legitimate element. This could potentially crash the Apache HTTP server, leading to service disruption. This issue affects org.jboss.mod_cluster:mod_cluster-parent versions prior to 1.3.4.Final.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published