Apache Range Header Denial of Service

Published on 14 May 2024
Vulnerability

Description

A crafted ‘Range’ header can lead to excessive memory usage and CPU consumption on Apache servers, potentially causing a denial-of-service condition.

Recommendation

Upgrade your Apache server to the latest stable version.

Anandhu Krishnan
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Anandhu is an accomplished Senior Lead Engineer with a strong focus on back-end development. His expertise lies in architecting and optimizing the core of software applications to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. With a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of data management and server-side operations, Anandhu has been a driving force behind the success of various back-end projects.

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