Description
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Version 0.5.46 may parse malformed request traffic, leading to excessive CPU usage. Version 0.5.47 contains a patch for the issue. No known workarounds are available.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-ffr2-45w9-7wmg
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/79e713f3e527593a45f545e854cd9e6fbb3cd3ed
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/commit/bf618ec7f243cebfb0f7e84c3cb158955cb32b4d
Issue Tracking x_refsource_misc
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/6757
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
EPSS
0.0013
EPSS Percentile
32.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-770
Status
published
Products (1)
oisf/libhtp
0.5.46
Published
Apr 04, 2024
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026