CVE-2007-6750
MediumThe Apache HTTP Server 1.x and 2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris, related to the lack of the mod_reqtimeout module in versions before 2.2.15.
Published Dec 27, 2011 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6750
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-6750 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting HTTP Server (Apache), apache2 (debian), rootio-apache2.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including HTTP Server 2.2.14, apache2 2.2.15-3, rootio-apache2 2.2.15-3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Apache HTTP Server 1.x and 2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris, related to the lack of the mod_reqtimeout module in versions before 2.2.15.
Affected Products
130 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP ServerApache | 1.0, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.5, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.4 | 2.2.14 |
| apache2debian | See advisory | 2.2.15-3 |
| rootio-apache2rootio | See advisory | 2.2.15-3 |
Patched Releases
HTTP Server
2.2.14
apache2
2.2.15-3
rootio-apache2
2.2.15-3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 27, 2011
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-399
References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2007-6750
- other20070105 Re: a cheesy Apache / IIS DoS vuln (+a question)
- otherhttp://ha.ckers.org/slowloris/
- otheropenSUSE-SU-2012:0314
- otherSUSE-SU-2012:0323
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Apache HTTP Server 1.x and 2.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris, related to the lack of the mod_reqtimeout module in versions before 2.2.15.
Affected: HTTP Server (Apache) versions 1.0, 1.0.2, 1.0.3, 1.0.5, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.4; apache2 (debian); rootio-apache2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including HTTP Server 2.2.14, apache2 2.2.15-3, rootio-apache2 2.2.15-3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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