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5.0

apt-www-proxy crashes when receiving empty web request

CVE-2002-2286 · published 23 years ago
Summary

The apt-www-proxy program (version 0.1) can stop working if it gets an empty HTTP request. This could interrupt any service that relies on the proxy, causing downtime. Apply the vendor's update or limit access to the proxy until a fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apt-www-proxy apt-www-proxy 0.1
cpe:2.3:a:apt-www-proxy:apt-www-proxy:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty HTTP request, which causes a null dereference.
The parse-get function in utils.c for apt-www-proxy 0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an empty HTTP request, which causes a null dereference.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-189Numeric Errors
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2002
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-2286 · NVD
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