Apache < 2.0.52-dev 'Satisfy' Directive Access Control Bypass

medium Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800586

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a flaw that allows for the bypassing of authentication.

Description

The remote host is running Apache Web Server 2.0.51. It is reported that this version of Apache is vulnerable to an access control bypass attack. This issue occurs when using the 'Satisfy' directive. An attacker may gain unauthorized access to restricted resources if access control relies on this directive.

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.0.52-dev or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 800586

Family: Web Servers

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0811

BID: 11239