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This is an old denial-of-service flaw in Apache2::Request, part of Libapreq2. A remote attacker could trigger excessive CPU use during request parsing, potentially slowing or exhausting affected web services. The sources name versions before 2.07, but do not describe the exact attack vector. Exposure is most likely in legacy Apache/mod_perl environments using Libapreq2 or Apache2::Request before 2.07 to parse untrusted HTTP headers or URL-encoded request data. Prioritize if any internet-facing legacy Apache/mod_perl services still use Libapreq2 before 2.07. For modern stacks without this dependency, urgency is low. The main business risk is service degradation, not confirmed data compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Libapreq2 or Apache2::Request to version 2.07 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, or other vendor security packages.; Check vendor guidance for supported backported fixes on legacy systems..
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- libapreq2-parsing-dos(24917)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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