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Apache mod_negotiation Multi-Line Filename Upload Vulnerabilities
medium Nessus Plugin ID 17692
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Synopsis
The remote web server may be affected by one or more issues.Description
According to its banner, the version of Apache running on the remote host does not properly escape filenames in 406 responses. A remote attacker can exploit this to inject arbitrary HTTP headers or conduct cross-site scripting attacks by uploading a file with a specially crafted name.Note that the remote web server may not actually be affected by these vulnerabilities as Nessus has relied solely on the version number in the server's banner.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache 2.3.2 or later. Alternatively, apply the workaround referenced in the vendor advisory.See Also
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486847/100/0/threaded
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 17692
File Name: apache_mod_negotiation_xss.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: remote
Family: Web Servers
Published: 11/18/2011
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.8
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.3
Temporal Score: 4.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache, Settings/PCI_DSS
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/22/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-0455, CVE-2008-0456
BID: 27409