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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA1132] DSA-1132-1 apache2 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-1132-1 apache2
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Mark Dowd discovered a buffer overflow in the mod_rewrite component of
apache, a versatile high-performance HTTP server. In some situations a
remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
For the stable distribution (sarge) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.0.54-5sarge1.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem will be fixed shortly.
We recommend that you upgrade your apache2 package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1132
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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