Apache HTTP Server libapache2-mod-rpaf HTTP Header Parsing Remote Denial Of Service

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-3526
  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

  DESCRIPTION

The reverse proxy add forward module (mod_rpaf) 0.5 and 0.6 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server or application crash) via multiple X-Forwarded-For headers in a request.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005209
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005209 - Apache 'mod-rpaf' Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • thomas_eibner mod_rpaf 0.5
  • thomas_eibner mod_rpaf 0.6