Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Synopsis

Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Description

According to its banner, the version of Apache 2.4.x running on the remote host is prior to 2.4.12. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :

- A flaw exists in module mod_headers that can allow HTTP trailers to replace HTTP headers late during request processing, which a remote attacker can exploit to inject arbitrary headers. This can also cause some modules to function incorrectly or appear to function incorrectly. (CVE-2013-5704)

- A NULL pointer dereference flaw exists in module mod_cache. A remote attacker, using an empty HTTP Content-Type header, can exploit this vulnerability to crash a caching forward proxy configuration, resulting in a denial of service if using a threaded MPM. (CVE-2014-3581)

- A out-of-bounds memory read flaw exists in module mod_proxy_fcgi. An attacker, using a remote FastCGI server to send long response headers, can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by causing a buffer over-read. (CVE-2014-3583)

- A flaw exists in module mod_lua when handling a LuaAuthzProvider used in multiple Require directives with different arguments. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass intended access restrictions. (CVE-2014-8109)

Note that the scanner has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.12 or later. Alternatively, ensure that the affected modules are not in use.

See Also

https://archive.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.12

https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html#2.4.12

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 98907

Type: remote

Family: Component Vulnerability

Published: 1/9/2019

Updated: 3/14/2023

Scan Template: api, basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-5704

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-5704

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/15/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/15/2014

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-5704, CVE-2014-3581, CVE-2014-3583, CVE-2014-8109

BID: 66550, 71656, 71657, 73040

CWE: 119, 125, 264, 287, 399, 476, 863

OWASP: 2010-A3, 2010-A8, 2013-A2, 2013-A7, 2013-A9, 2017-A2, 2017-A5, 2017-A9, 2021-A1, 2021-A6, 2021-A7

WASC: Buffer Overflow, Insufficient Authentication, Insufficient Authorization

CAPEC: 10, 100, 114, 115, 123, 14, 151, 17, 194, 22, 24, 35, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 540, 57, 58, 593, 633, 650, 69, 76, 8, 9, 94

DISA STIG: APSC-DV-000460, APSC-DV-002590, APSC-DV-002630

HIPAA: 164.306(a)(1), 164.306(a)(2), 164.312(a)(1), 164.312(a)(2)(i)

ISO: 27001-A.12.6.1, 27001-A.13.1.1, 27001-A.14.1.2, 27001-A.14.1.3, 27001-A.14.2.5, 27001-A.18.1.3, 27001-A.6.2.2, 27001-A.9.1.2, 27001-A.9.4.1, 27001-A.9.4.4, 27001-A.9.4.5

NIST: sp800_53-AC-3, sp800_53-CM-6b, sp800_53-SI-16

OWASP API: 2019-API7, 2023-API8

OWASP ASVS: 4.0.2-14.2.1

PCI-DSS: 3.2-6.2, 3.2-6.5.1, 3.2-6.5.10, 3.2-6.5.2, 3.2-6.5.8