Apache HTTP Server up to 3.2.7 User Session path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 3.2.7. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component User Session Handler. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-1095. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 3.2.7 (Web Server). Affected is an unknown part of the component User Session Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FileSession object in Mod_python module 3.2.7 for Apache allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session cookie.

The weakness was disclosed 03/14/2006 with Apache Software Foundation (Website). The advisory is available at modpython.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-1095 since 03/09/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.2.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at httpd.apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. 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 X-Force (24965), SecurityFocus (BID 16916†), OSVDB (23906†), Secunia (SA19239†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1015764†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 3.2.8
Patch: httpd.apache.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: modpython.org
Researcher: http://httpd.apache.org
Organization: Apache Software Foundation
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-1095 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1095
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2082
X-Force: 24965 - Apache mod_python FileSession command execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 16916 - Apache mod_python FileSession Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 19239 - Apache mod_python FileSession Handling Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 23906 - Apache mod_python for Apache HTTP Server FileSession Privileged Local Command Execution
SecurityTracker: 1015764 - mod_python FileSession Directory Traversal Bug May Let Local Users Gain Additional Privileges
Vupen: ADV-2006-0768

Entryinfo

Created: 03/20/2006 16:25
Updated: 04/16/2019 15:10
Changes: 03/20/2006 16:25 (59), 04/16/2019 15:10 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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