Apache APR-util contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a memory leak occurs in the 'apr_brigade_split_line()' function in 'buckets/apr_brigade.c', allowing a remote attacker to destroy an APR bucket to cause a denial of service via memory consumption.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.3.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
