Apache mod_python 3.1.4 memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Apache mod_python 3.1.4 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memory.

The bug was discovered 04/16/2004. The weakness was released 12/31/2004 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at launchpad.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2680 since 03/04/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 259 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 29879 (openSUSE 10 Security Update : apache2-mod_python (apache2-mod_python-4448)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14751) and Tenable (29879).

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 29879
Nessus Name: openSUSE 10 Security Update : apache2-mod_python (apache2-mod_python-4448)
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OpenVAS ID: 840039
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for nss USN-2159-1
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03/04/2007 +793 days 🔍
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11/14/2007 +49 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +2618 days 🔍
07/30/2019 +1603 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: launchpad.net
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2680 (🔍)
X-Force: 14751
Vulnerability Center: 16819 - Mod_python Output Filter Mode Error Allows Remote Attacker to Disclose Sensitive Information, Medium
SecurityFocus: 22849 - Apache mod_python Output Filter Mode Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 24424
OSVDB: 32724 - CVE-2004-2680 - Apache - Mod_Python - Information Disclosure Issue
Vupen: ADV-2007-0846

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 07/30/2019 11:17
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (76), 07/30/2019 11:17 (5)
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