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CVE-2004-0493 affects Apache httpd 2.0.49. A remote requester could send unusually long HTTP header lines that consume server memory and disrupt availability. The record also notes a possible 64-bit heap buffer overflow, but the supplied evidence does not confirm reliable code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Apache httpd 2.0.49, especially internet-facing web servers. The source bundle lists multiple Linux and vendor advisories, but does not provide a complete affected-product matrix. Prioritize remediation if Apache httpd 2.0.49 is internet-facing or supports critical services. This is an old vulnerability, but legacy exposure can still create avoidable outage risk. If no 2.0.49 systems exist, priority drops to routine evidence collection. Mitigation focus: Identify any Apache httpd 2.0.49 instances, prioritizing public-facing systems.; Apply fixed Apache/httpd packages from the relevant vendor advisory.; If no supported patch exists, migrate the service to a supported Apache release..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10605CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- apache-apgetmimeheaderscore-dos(16524)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058587 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [1/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073139 [3/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1888194 [3/13] - /httpd/site/trunk/content/security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073140 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/cvejsontohtml.py security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073143 [2/3] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 [4/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210330 svn commit: r1073149 [1/13] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/ security/json/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20210606 svn commit: r1075470 [2/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/json/CVE-2020-13938.json security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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