CVE-2024-45797
highpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.007 · 54 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
LibHTP is a security-aware parser for the HTTP protocol and the related bits and pieces. Prior to version 0.5.49, unbounded processing of HTTP request and response headers can lead to excessive CPU time and memory utilization, possibly leading to extreme slowdowns. This issue is addressed in 0.5.49.
cvss
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.9–7.5
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affected products (2)
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also known as (2)
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references (9)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2024-45797/cnnvd
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/releases/tag/0.5.49Patchcnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45797cnnvd
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Suricata-multiple-vulnerabilities-dated-01-10-2024-45468cnnvd
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248fenisa_euvd
- https://redmine.openinfosecfoundation.org/issues/7191enisa_euvd
- https://github.com/OISF/libhtp/security/advisories/GHSA-rqqp-24ch-248fExploitIssue TrackingPatchVendor Advisorynvd
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/09/msg00009.htmlnvd
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