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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200608-01] Apache: Off-by-one flaw in mod_rewrite Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Apache: Off-by-one flaw in mod_rewrite
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200608-01
(Apache: Off-by-one flaw in mod_rewrite)
An off-by-one flaw has been found in Apache's mod_rewrite module by
Mark Dowd of McAfee Avert Labs. This flaw is exploitable depending on
the types of rewrite rules being used.
Impact
A remote attacker could exploit the flaw to cause a Denial of Service
or execution of arbitrary code. Note that Gentoo Linux is not
vulnerable in the default configuration.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-3747
http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.0.html
http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement1.3.html
Solution:
All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose net-www/apache
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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