mod_ssl 2.8.9 Canonical Name cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in mod_ssl 2.8.9. This affects an unknown part of the component Canonical Name Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2002-1157. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in mod_ssl 2.8.9 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Canonical Name Handler. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, when UseCanonicalName is off and wildcard DNS is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute script as other web site visitors, via the server name in an HTTPS response on the SSL port, which is used in a self-referencing URL, a different vulnerability than CAN-2002-0840.

The bug was discovered 10/22/2002. The weakness was published 10/22/2002 by Joe Orton (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1157. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13972 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mod_ssl (MDKSA-2002:072)), 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 86519 (Mod_SSL Wildcard DNS Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10457), Tenable (13972), SecurityFocus (BID 6029†), OSVDB (2107†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1334†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 13972
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mod_ssl (MDKSA-2002:072)
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OpenVAS ID: 53433
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 181-1 (libapache-mod-ssl)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Joe Orton
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-1157 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1157
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19120
X-Force: 10457
SecurityFocus: 6029 - Mod_SSL Wildcard DNS Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
OSVDB: 2107 - Apache HTTP Server mod_ssl Host: Header XSS
Vulnerability Center: 1334 - mod_ssl with Wildcard DNS Allows Script Execution via Cross Site Scripting, Low

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

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Created: 07/30/2014 18:12
Updated: 09/07/2025 12:12
Changes: 07/30/2014 18:12 (73), 05/10/2019 13:07 (5), 09/07/2025 12:12 (20)
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