CVE-2007-3847
CVE-2007-3847 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The date handling code in modules/proxy/proxy_util.c (mod_proxy) in Apache 2.3.0, when using a threaded MPM, allows remote origin servers to cause a denial of service (caching forward proxy process crash) via crafted date headers that trigger a buffer over-read.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3847?
- The date handling code in modules/proxy/proxy_util.c (mod_proxy) in Apache 2.3.0, when using a threaded MPM, allows remote origin servers to cause a denial of service (caching forward proxy process crash) via crafted date headers that trigger a buffer over-read.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3847?
- CVE-2007-3847 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3847 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3847?
- CVE-2007-3847 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3847?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-3847 published?
- CVE-2007-3847 was published on 2007-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=186219
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01182588
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_20.html
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2009/000062.html
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-cvs&m=118592992309395&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=118595556504202&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=118595953217856&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26790
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26952
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26993
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27209
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27593
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27882
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28467
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28749
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28922
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-06.xml
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora_core:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 222.99.52.202 (ipv4-addr)
- 41.224.62.206 (ipv4-addr)
- 218.4.156.254 (ipv4-addr)
- 171.100.156.38 (ipv4-addr)