Apache prior 2.0.48 mod_cgid CGI data redirection 2.0
 
Plugin ID257
Plugin nameApache prior 2.0.48 mod_cgid CGI data redirection
Plugin filenameApache prior 2.0.48 mod_cgid CGI data redirection.plugin
Plugin filesize3973 bytes
Plugin familyHTTP
Plugin created nameMarc Ruef
Plugin created emailmarc dot ruef at computec dot ch
Plugin created webhttp://www.computec.ch
Plugin created companycomputec.ch
Plugin created date2004/09/21
Plugin updated nameMarc Ruef
Plugin updated emailmarc dot ruef at computec dot ch
Plugin updated webhttp://www.computec.ch
Plugin updated companycomputec.ch
Plugin updated date2004/11/14
Plugin version2.0
Plugin changelogCorrected the plugin structure and added the accuracy values in 1.1. Improved the pattern matching and introduced the plugin changelog in 2.0
Plugin protocoltcp
Plugin port80
Plugin procedure detectionopen|send HEAD / HTTP/1.0\n\n|sleep|close|pattern_exists HTTP/1.[0-1] ### *Server: Apache/[0-1].* OR HTTP/1.[0-1] ### *Server: Apache/2.0.[0-3]* OR HTTP/1.[0-1] ### *Server: Apache/2.0.4[0-7]*
Plugin detection accuracy70
Plugin commentThis plugin was written with the ATK Attack Editor.
Bug published emailinfo at apache dot org
Bug published webhttp://www.apache.org
Bug published companyApache Team
Bug published date2003/10/29
Bug advisoryhttp://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.0
Bug produced nameApache Software Foundation
Bug produced emailapache at apache dot org
Bug produced webhttp://httpd.apache.org
Bug affectedApache prior 2.0.48 with mod_cgid
Bug not affectedApache 2.0.48 and newer or other solutions
Bug vulnerability classConfiguration
Bug descriptionThe remote host is running an Apache web server. It has been reported that in Apache web server prior 2.0.48 has a vulnerability in the module mod_cgid when the threaded MPM is used. This issue may let an attacker redirect CGI data. Depending on the context of the data being redirected, this could potentially expose sensitive information or incorrectly grant unauthorized access.
Bug solutionIf the web server is not used it should be de-installed or de-activated. Install the newest patch or bugfix to solve the problem or upgrade to the latest software version which is not vulnerable anymore. To make it harder to find the server the daemon could be configured to listen at another port (e.g. 8081). Alternation of the application banner can confuse an attacker and let him determine the wrong software. Additionally limit unwanted connections and communications with firewalling.
Bug fixing timeApprox. 2 hours
Bug exploit availabilityNo
Bug exploit urlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8926/exploit/
Bug remoteYes
Bug localYes
Bug severityMedium
Bug popularity5
Bug simplicity6
Bug impact7
Bug risk6
Source CVECAN-2003-0789
Source SecurityFocus BID8926
Source RedHat Security Advisory IDRHSA-2003-320
Source LiteratureHacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions, Stuart McClure, Joel Scambray and George Kurtz, February 25, 2003, 4th Edition, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, ISBN 0072227427
Source Misc.http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6012

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