Apache HTTP Server up to 2.2.33/2.4.26 mod_auth_digest Authorization Header input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.2.33/2.4.26 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component mod_auth_digest. Such manipulation as part of Authorization Header leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-9788. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.2.33/2.4.26 (Web Server). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component mod_auth_digest. The manipulation as part of a Authorization Header leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Apache httpd before 2.2.34 and 2.4.x before 2.4.27, the value placeholder in [Proxy-]Authorization headers of type 'Digest' was not initialized or reset before or between successive key=value assignments by mod_auth_digest. Providing an initial key with no '=' assignment could reflect the stale value of uninitialized pool memory used by the prior request, leading to leakage of potentially confidential information, and a segfault in other cases resulting in denial of service.

The bug was discovered 07/11/2017. The weakness was published 07/13/2017 by Robert Swiecki with Google Security Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9788 since 06/21/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101787 (Apache 2.2.x < 2.2.34 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 157536 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for httpd (ELSA-2017-2478)).

Upgrading to version 2.2.34 or 2.4.27 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (101787) and SecurityFocus (BID 99569†). seclists.org is providing further details. Similar entry is available at VDB-108938. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 101787
Nessus Name: Apache 2.2.x < 2.2.34 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 703913
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3913-1 (apache2 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.2.34/2.4.27

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2017:2478
Researcher: Robert Swiecki
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-9788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103520

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SecurityFocus: 99569 - Apache HTTP Server CVE-2017-9788 Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1038906

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2017 10:41
Updated: 12/12/2022 12:45
Changes: 07/14/2017 10:41 (83), 10/31/2019 13:35 (4), 01/01/2021 11:40 (3), 12/12/2022 12:45 (3)
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