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Apache mod_python < 3.2.8 Remote Command Execution

high Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 3453

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to an flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

Description

The remote Apache server is running a version of mod_python that is equal to 3.2.7. It is reported that a flaw was introduced with version 3.2.7. Specifically, if 'FileSession' has been enabled, a remote attacker can send a specially formatted session cookie that will, upon being parsed, force mod_python into executing arbitrary code. The exact details of the flaw are unknown.

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.2.8, 3.3.1 or higher.

See Also

http://www.modpython.org/fs_sec_warn.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 3453

Family: Web Servers

Published: 3/2/2006

Updated: 3/6/2019

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.3

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

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.4

Temporal Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/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

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-1095

BID: 16916