Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x/2.0.x mod_ssl ssl_util_uuencode_binary stack-based overflow

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A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.x/2.0.x (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ssl_util_uuencode_binary
of the component mod_ssl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ssl_util_uuencode_binary function in ssl_util.c for Apache mod_ssl, when mod_ssl is configured to trust the issuing CA, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client certificate with a long subject DN.
The weakness was presented 05/17/2004 by Georgi Guninski (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.netsys.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0488 since 05/24/2004. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14516 (GLSA-200406-05 : Apache: Buffer overflow in mod_ssl), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at modssl.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16214), Tenable (14516), SecurityFocus (BID 10355†), OSVDB (6472†) and Secunia (SA11534†). Additional details are provided at marc.theaimsgroup.com. See VDB-826 for similar entry.
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Class: Stack-based overflowCWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 14516
Nessus Name: GLSA-200406-05 : Apache: Buffer overflow in mod_ssl
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OpenVAS ID: 53703
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 532-1 (libapache-mod-ssl)
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ATK: 238
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Patch: modssl.org
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: lists.netsys.com
Researcher: Georgi Guninski
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2004-0488 (🔍)
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X-Force: 16214 - Apache mod_ssl ssl_util_uuencode_binary buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10355 - Apache 'mod_ssl' 'ssl_util_uuencode_binary()' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 11534 - Apache mod_ssl "ssl_util_uuencode_binary()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 6472 - Apache HTTP Server mod_ssl ssl_util_uuencode_binary Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 4397
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Entry
Created: 06/01/2004 12:14 PMUpdated: 07/02/2024 12:33 AM
Changes: 06/01/2004 12:14 PM (91), 04/16/2019 03:10 PM (2), 03/09/2021 02:28 PM (2), 07/02/2024 12:33 AM (16)
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