CVE-2010-2791
MEDIUMEPSS 94th pctlDescription
mod_proxy in httpd in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9, when running on Unix, does not close the backend connection if a timeout occurs when reading a response from a persistent connection, which allows remote attackers to obtain a potentially sensitive response intended for a different client in opportunistic circumstances via a normal HTTP request. NOTE: this is the same issue as CVE-2010-2068, but for a different OS and set of affected versions.
How to fix
Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
High risk: more likely to be exploited than 94% of all known CVEs.
References
- mandriva.com
- openwall.com
- oracle.com
- redhat.com
- securityfocus.com
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
- lists.apache.org
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-24919 | High | 8.6 | 100% | KEV + Ransom | - |
| CVE-2020-14181 | Medium | 5.3 | 100% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-34429 | Medium | 5.3 | 99% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2018-11409 | Medium | 5.3 | 98% | - | - |
| CVE-2021-41277 | Critical | 10.0 | 97% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2016-2183 | High | 7.5 | 96% | - | Fix |
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