CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Apache. Its EPSS score suggests a 17.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.
CVE
CVE-2009-1891
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
17.11%
Apache
Original NVD Description
The mod_deflate module in Apache httpd 2.2.11 and earlier compresses large files until completion even after the associated network connection is closed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption).