CVE-2024-45797

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 v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f	Exploit Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191	Exploit Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00009.html

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:oisf:libhtp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-10-16 19:15

Updated : 2025-11-03 19:15

NVD link : CVE-2024-45797

Mitre link : CVE-2024-45797

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-45797

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Products Affected

oisf

libhtp

CWE

CWE-770

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

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