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CVE-2004-0751: The char_buffer_read function in the mod_ssl module for Apache 2.x, when using reverse proxying to an SSL s...

The char_buffer_read function in the mod_ssl module for Apache 2.x, when using reverse proxying to an SSL server, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault).

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CVE-2004-0751 is an old Apache 2.x mod_ssl denial-of-service flaw. A remote attacker could crash affected Apache processes when the server is configured as a reverse proxy to an SSL server. The main business risk is service interruption, not data theft, based on the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Apache 2.x deployments using mod_ssl and SSL reverse proxying. Public-facing reverse proxies, old Linux distribution packages, embedded appliances, or long-lived internal gateway servers are the most relevant places to check. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not KEV-listed and has no sourced active exploitation here, but an affected reverse proxy could be remotely crashed. Prioritize if Apache 2.x SSL reverse proxying still supports business-critical services. Mitigation focus: Identify Apache 2.x servers using mod_ssl with SSL reverse proxying.; Apply relevant vendor updates from Red Hat, SUSE, Gentoo, Mandrake, or Trustix advisories.; If unsupported, migrate the reverse proxy to a supported Apache release..

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