Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.30 mod_digest memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.30. This affects an unknown function of the component mod_digest. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0987. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 1.3.30 (Web Server). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component mod_digest. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

mod_digest for Apache before 1.3.31 does not properly verify the nonce of a client response by using a AuthNonce secret.

The weakness was released 03/03/2004 by Dirk-Willem van Gulik (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0987 since 12/16/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15960 (RHEL 2.1 : apache, mod_ssl (RHSA-2004:600)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86688 (Sun Solaris Apache Web Server Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.3.31 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 11 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3464.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15041), Tenable (15960), SecurityFocus (BID 9571†), SecurityTracker (ID 1008920†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4816†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-706, VDB-1630, VDB-20195 and VDB-21542. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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
• 1.3.27
• 1.3.28
• 1.3.29
• 1.3.30

License

• open-source

Support

• end of life (old version)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 15960
Nessus Name: RHEL 2.1 : apache, mod_ssl (RHSA-2004:600)
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OpenVAS ID: 53931
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2004-133-01 apache
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 1.3.31
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Timelineinfo

12/16/2003 🔍
02/03/2004 +49 days 🔍
02/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/03/2004 +29 days 🔍
03/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/03/2004 +0 days 🔍
07/25/2004 +144 days 🔍
12/13/2004 +141 days 🔍
12/14/2004 +1 days 🔍
10/15/2014 +3592 days 🔍
05/23/2019 +1681 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Dirk-Willem van Gulik
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-0987 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0987
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21601

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X-Force: 15041
SecurityFocus: 9571 - Apache mod_digest Client-Supplied Nonce Verification Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1008920
Vulnerability Center: 4816 - Apache HTTP Server < 1.3.30 Fails to Properly Validate the Nonce, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 14:30
Updated: 05/23/2019 14:20
Changes: 10/15/2014 14:30 (79), 05/23/2019 14:20 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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