Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0/2.4.1/2.4.2 mod_proxy_http.c information disclosure
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A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.0/2.4.1/2.4.2 (Web Server). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file mod_proxy_http.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
The proxy functionality in (1) mod_proxy_ajp.c in the mod_proxy_ajp module and (2) mod_proxy_http.c in the mod_proxy_http module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.3 does not properly determine the situations that require closing a back-end connection, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by reading a response that was intended for a different client.
The weakness was published 08/16/2012 by Yap Sok Ann as confirmed posting (Apache SVN). The advisory is available at svn.apache.org. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3502 since 06/14/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61644 (Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87109 (Apache HTTP Server HTML Injection And Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading to version 2.4.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at svn.apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (61644). Similar entries are available at 6092, 9602, 67180 and 67181.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Information disclosureCWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1592
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Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 61644
Nessus Name: Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.4.3
Patch: svn.apache.org
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06/14/2012 🔍08/16/2012 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: svn.apache.org
Researcher: Yap Sok Ann
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3502 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1027421 - Apache Web Server Bugs Permit Cross-Site Scripting and Information Disclosure Attacks
SecurityFocus: 55131 - Apache HTTP Server HTML-Injection And Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 85089
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entry
Created: 09/05/2012 17:42Updated: 04/12/2021 06:36
Changes: 09/05/2012 17:42 (65), 08/20/2017 22:08 (10), 04/12/2021 06:36 (3)
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Committer: olku
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