Apache HTTP Server 2.x HTTP Header Request Entity cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache HTTP Server 2.x and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Header Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument Request Entity results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2007-6203. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 2.x (Web Server). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument Request Entity with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x and 2.2.x does not sanitize the HTTP Method specifier header from an HTTP request when it is reflected back in a "413 Request Entity Too Large" error message, which might allow cross-site scripting (XSS) style attacks using web client components that can send arbitrary headers in requests, as demonstrated via an HTTP request containing an invalid Content-length value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-3918.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2007. The weakness was shared 12/03/2007 by Adrian Pastor Amir Azam with ProCheckUp (Website). The advisory is shared at procheckup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6203 since 12/03/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 26 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31445 (GLSA-200803-19 : Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118824 (HP-UX Apache-based Web Server Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (HPSBUX02612)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at procheckup.com. A possible mitigation has been published 4 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38800), Tenable (31445), SecurityFocus (BID 26663†), OSVDB (39003†) and Secunia (SA34219†). The entries VDB-2393, VDB-2615, VDB-8300 and VDB-8298 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 31445
Nessus Name: GLSA-200803-19 : Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 835224
OpenVAS Name: HP-UX Update for Apache-based Web Server HPSBUX02465
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Recommended: Disable
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Patch: procheckup.com

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11/07/2007 🔍
11/30/2007 +23 days 🔍
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12/03/2007 +1 days 🔍
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03/12/2009 +364 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: procheckup.com
Researcher: Adrian Pastor Amir Azam
Organization: ProCheckUp
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-6203 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3489

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X-Force: 38800 - Apache HTTP Server 413 error page cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 26663 - Apache HTTP Server 413 Error HTTP Request Method Cross-Site Scripting Weakness
Secunia: 34219 - Ubuntu update for apache, Less Critical
OSVDB: 39003 - Apache HTTP Server HTTP Method Header Request Entity Too Large XSS
SecurityTracker: 1019030 - Apache Input Validation Hole in Default HTTP 413 Error Page Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 16947 - Apache HTTP Server Cross Site Scripting via a 413 HTTP Error, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-4060

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

Created: 12/18/2007 17:25
Updated: 03/16/2021 09:28
Changes: 12/18/2007 17:25 (95), 04/16/2019 15:10 (15), 03/16/2021 09:28 (2)
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