Apache HTTP Server 1.3.20 split-logfile Host privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.20. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component split-logfile. The manipulation of the argument Host leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-0730. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.20 (Web Server). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component split-logfile. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

split-logfile in Apache 1.3.20 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files that end in the .log extension via an HTTP request with a / (slash) in the Host: header.

The weakness was published 10/30/2001 with Mandrake Security (Website). The advisory is shared at apacheweek.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0730. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13892 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : apache (MDKSA-2001:077-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86815 (Apache 1.3 HTTP Server Vulnerability in split-logfile).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7419), Tenable (13892), SecurityFocus (BID 3596†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3881†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2839, VDB-2840 and VDB-17637. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 13892
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : apache (MDKSA-2001:077-1)
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01/01/2001 🔍
10/30/2001 +302 days 🔍
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11/27/2001 +28 days 🔍
11/28/2001 +1 days 🔍
02/29/2004 +823 days 🔍
07/31/2004 +153 days 🔍
07/10/2014 +3631 days 🔍
10/04/2025 +4104 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: apacheweek.com
Organization: Mandrake Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2001-0730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17585
X-Force: 7419 - Apache Web Server could allow remote attackers to overwrite .log files
SecurityFocus: 3596 - Apache Split-Logfile File Append Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3881 - Split-logfile in Apache 1.3.20 Allows Log Files Overwrite, Medium

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Created: 07/10/2014 11:52
Updated: 10/04/2025 17:36
Changes: 07/10/2014 11:52 (73), 05/20/2019 10:43 (4), 10/04/2025 17:36 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:67B:103

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