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Apache mod_proxy Content-Length Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 15555

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote web server appears to be running a version of Apache that is older than version 1.3.32.

This version is reportedly vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in proxy_util.c for mod_proxy. This issue may lead remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code on the server.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache 1.3.32 or later.

See Also

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jun/293

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Jun/297

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 15555

File Name: apache_mod_proxy_buff_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.26

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 10/25/2004

Updated: 6/12/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server

Required KB Items: www/apache

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/10/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0492

BID: 10508