Apache 2.0.35 to 2.0.50 apr-util library IPv6 URL parsing denial of service 2.0
 
Plugin ID236
Plugin nameApache 2.0.35 to 2.0.50 apr-util library IPv6 URL parsing denial of service
Plugin filenameApache 2.0.35 to 2.0.50 apr-util library IPv6 URL parsing denial of service.plugin
Plugin filesize3811 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 date2004/09/16
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 changelogEnhanced the solution text in version 1.1. Corrected the plugin structure and added the accuracy values in 1.2. Added the product produce information in version 1.3. 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/2.0.[3-4][0-9]* OR HTTP/1.[0-1] ### *Server: Apache/2.0.50*
Plugin detection accuracy80
Plugin commentThis plugin was written with the ATK Attack Editor.
Bug published emailvulteam at niscc dot gov dot uk
Bug published webhttp://www.niscc.gov.uk
Bug published companyNISCC
Bug published date2004/09/15
Bug advisoryhttp://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2004/403518/
Bug produced nameApache Software Foundation
Bug produced emailapache at apache dot org
Bug produced webhttp://httpd.apache.org
Bug affectedApache 2.0.35 to 2.0.50
Bug not affectedApache web servers newer than 2.0.50 or other web servers
Bug vulnerability classDenial Of Service
Bug descriptionThe remote host is running an Apache web server. The installed version comes with a vulnerable apr-util library. An attacker may be able to crash the server by using a corrupt IPv6 URI.
Bug solutionIf the web server and/or IPv6 support 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. Additionally limit unwanted connections and communications with firewalling.
Bug fixing timeApprox. 30 minutes
Bug exploit availabilityNo
Bug exploit urlhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11187/exploit/
Bug remoteYes
Bug localYes
Bug severityMedium
Bug popularity5
Bug simplicity6
Bug impact7
Bug risk6
Source CVECAN-2004-0786
Source SecurityFocus BID11187
Source Secunia ID12540
Source scipID843
Source Heise News51138
Source Heise Security51138
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://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi

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