Detections
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Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
medium Nessus Plugin ID 61644
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Synopsis
The remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its banner, the version of Apache 2.4.x running on the remote host is prior 2.4.3. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- An input validation error exists related to 'mod_negotiation', 'Multiviews' and untrusted uploads that can allow cross-site scripting attacks.
(CVE-2012-2687)
- An error exists related to 'mod_proxy_ajp' and 'mod_proxy_http' that can allow connections to remain open. This condition can allow information disclosure when combined with specially crafted requests.
(CVE-2012-3502)
Note that Nessus did not actually test for these issues, but instead has relied on the version in the server's banner.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.3 or later.See Also
https://archive.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.3
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 61644
File Name: apache_2_4_3.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 8/23/2012
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Low
Score: 3.0
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 4.3
Temporal Score: 3.2
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-3502
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.3
Temporal Score: 4.6
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/21/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/13/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-2687, CVE-2012-3502
BID: 55131