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CVE-2016-8740

The mod_http2 module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.17 through 2.4.23, when the Protocols configuration includes h2 or h2c, does not restrict request-header len…

Public exploit code

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Impact

The mod_http2 module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.17 through 2.4.23, when the Protocols configuration includes h2 or h2c, does not restrict request-header length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted CONTINUATION frames in an HTTP/2 request.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
ApacheHttp Server
Versions 2.4.17, 2.4.18, 2.4.19, 2.4.20, 2.4.21, 2.4.22

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