CVE-2014-0118

CVE-2014-0118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

The deflate_in_filter function in mod_deflate.c in the mod_deflate module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.10, when request body decompression is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted request data that decompresses to a much larger size.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0118?
The deflate_in_filter function in mod_deflate.c in the mod_deflate module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.10, when request body decompression is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted request data that decompresses to a much larger size.
How severe is CVE-2014-0118?
CVE-2014-0118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0118 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0118?
CVE-2014-0118 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0118?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0118 published?
CVE-2014-0118 was published on 2014-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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