CVE-2024-45797

HIGH
Published Oct 16, 2024 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-770

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-770 CWE-770

Affected Products

Vendor Product
oisf libhtp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-45797? +
CVE-2024-45797 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45797? +
CVE-2024-45797 affects products from oisf, specifically: libhtp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45797? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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