VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2024-45797

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability0.73%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2024-10-16
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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.

Weakness classification

  • security-advisories@github.com: CWE-770

Primary references