Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.26/2.0.42 Error Page Host cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.26/2.0.42. Affected is an unknown function of the component Error Page. This manipulation of the argument Host causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2002-0840. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.26/2.0.42 (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Error Page. The manipulation of the argument Host with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default error page of Apache 2.0 before 2.0.43, and 1.3.x up to 1.3.26, when UseCanonicalName is "Off" and support for wildcard DNS is present, allows remote attackers to execute script as other web page visitors via the Host: header, a different vulnerability than CAN-2002-1157.

The bug was discovered 01/01/2001. The weakness was released 10/02/2002 by mattmurphy as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-0840. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 639 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11137 (Apache < 1.3.27 Multiple Vulnerabilities (DoS, XSS)), 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 10831 (Apache Server Side Include Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.3.27 or 2.0.43 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 10990. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5043.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10241), Exploit-DB (21885), Tenable (11137), SecurityFocus (BID 5847†) and OSVDB (862†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-19050, VDB-19052 and VDB-19073. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Web Server

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• HTTP Server

Version

• 1.3.0
• 1.3.1
• 1.3.2
• 1.3.3
• 1.3.4
• 1.3.5
• 1.3.6
• 1.3.7
• 1.3.8
• 1.3.9
• 1.3.10
• 1.3.11
• 1.3.12
• 1.3.13
• 1.3.14
• 1.3.15
• 1.3.16
• 1.3.17
• 1.3.18
• 1.3.19
• 1.3.20
• 1.3.21
• 1.3.22
• 1.3.23
• 1.3.24
• 1.3.25
• 1.3.26
• 2.0.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.5
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.7
• 2.0.8
• 2.0.9
• 2.0.10
• 2.0.11
• 2.0.12
• 2.0.13
• 2.0.14
• 2.0.15
• 2.0.16
• 2.0.17
• 2.0.18
• 2.0.19
• 2.0.20
• 2.0.21
• 2.0.22
• 2.0.23
• 2.0.24
• 2.0.25
• 2.0.26
• 2.0.27
• 2.0.28
• 2.0.29
• 2.0.30
• 2.0.31
• 2.0.32
• 2.0.33
• 2.0.34
• 2.0.35
• 2.0.36
• 2.0.37
• 2.0.38
• 2.0.39
• 2.0.40
• 2.0.41
• 2.0.42

License

• open-source

Support

• end of life (old version)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11137
Nessus Name: Apache < 1.3.27 Multiple Vulnerabilities (DoS, XSS)
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OpenVAS ID: 53735
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 187-1 (apache)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 1.3.27/2.0.43

Snort ID: 10990
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Timelineinfo

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10/02/2002 +639 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: mattmurphy
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-0840 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0840
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19051
CERT: 🔍
X-Force: 10241 - Apache HTTP Server Host: header cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 5847 - Apache Server Side Include Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 862 - Apache HTTP Server SSI Error Page XSS
Vulnerability Center: 1745 - Apache Web Server SSI Error Pages Vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting Attack, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2014 16:43
Updated: 12/23/2024 10:36
Changes: 07/30/2014 16:43 (85), 05/11/2019 18:18 (8), 12/15/2024 18:26 (16), 12/23/2024 10:36 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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