Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities

critical Nessus Plugin ID 69014

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 to 2.4.5. It is, therefore, potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities :

- A denial of service vulnerability exists relating to the 'mod_dav' module as it relates to MERGE requests.
(CVE-2013-1896)

- An error exists related to the 'mod_session_dbd' module, flags and session-saving having an unspecified impact.
(CVE-2013-2249)

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 2.4.6 or later. Alternatively, ensure that the affected modules are not in use.

See Also

https://archive.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.6

http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 69014

File Name: apache_2_4_6.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 7/23/2013

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: Medium

Score: 6.7

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-2249

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 8.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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: 7/22/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/23/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-1896, CVE-2013-2249

BID: 61129, 61379