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CVE-2016-2145
No affected components available
The am_read_post_data function in mod_auth_mellon before 0.11.1 does not check if the ap_get_client_block function returns an error, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and process crash) via a crafted POST data.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The impact is confined to the system where the vulnerability exists. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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