mod_python < 2.7.8 Module Importing Privilege Function Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 10947

Synopsis

The remote web server is running a module that is vulnerable to a code execution vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is using the Apache mod_python module which is version 2.7.6 or older.

These versions allow a module which is indirectly imported by a published module to then be accessed via the publisher, which allows remote attackers to call possibly dangerous functions from the imported module.

Solution

Upgrade to mod_python 2.7.8 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10947

File Name: mod_python_handle.nasl

Version: 1.23

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 5/2/2002

Updated: 6/12/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/2/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-0185

BID: 4656

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