| Name | CVE-2024-45797 |
| 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. |
| Source | CVE (at NVD; CERT, LWN, oss-sec, fulldisc, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Gentoo, SUSE bugzilla/CVE, GitHub advisories/code/issues, web search, more) |
Vulnerable and fixed packages
The table below lists information on source packages.
| Source Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|
| libhtp (PTS) | bullseye | 1:0.5.36-1 | vulnerable |
| bookworm | 1:0.5.42-1 | vulnerable |
| sid, trixie | 1:0.5.49-1 | fixed |
The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.
| Package | Type | Release | Fixed Version | Urgency | Origin | Debian Bugs |
|---|
| libhtp | source | (unstable) | 1:0.5.49-1 | | | |
Notes
[bookworm] - libhtp <no-dsa> (Minor issue)
[bullseye] - libhtp <postponed> (Minor issue; can be fixed in next update)
https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248f
https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191