Apache HTTP Server up to 2.1.7 mod_autoindex.c cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.1.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file mod_autoindex.c of the component mod_autoindex.c. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2007-4465. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.1.7 (Web Server) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file mod_autoindex.c of the component mod_autoindex.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod_autoindex.c in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.2.6, when the charset on a server-generated page is not defined, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the P parameter using the UTF-7 charset. NOTE: it could be argued that this issue is due to a design limitation of browsers that attempt to perform automatic content type detection.

The bug was discovered 09/11/2007. The weakness was presented 09/13/2007 by Maksymilian Arciemowicz (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-4465 since 08/21/2007. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67632 (Oracle Linux 4 : httpd (ELSA-2008-0006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185076 (HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX02431)).

Upgrading to version 2.1.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 5 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42608), Tenable (67632), SecurityFocus (BID 25653†), OSVDB (38636†) and Secunia (SA35650†). See VDB-1867, VDB-3141, VDB-29276 and VDB-35896 for similar entries. 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-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 67632
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 4 : httpd (ELSA-2008-0006)
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OpenVAS ID: 880086
OpenVAS Name: Centreon command_name Parameter Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: HTTP Server 2.1.8

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07/12/2013 +1473 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +612 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Maksymilian Arciemowicz
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4465 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4465
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38768

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X-Force: 42608
SecurityFocus: 25653 - Apache Mod_AutoIndex.C Undefined Charset Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 35650
OSVDB: 38636 - CVE-2007-4465 - Apache - HTTP Server - Cross-Site Scripting Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019194
Vulnerability Center: 16069 - Apache HTTP Server < 2.2.6 Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-1697

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 01/17/2025 17:09
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (89), 07/25/2019 18:55 (4), 01/17/2025 17:09 (28)
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Cache ID: 216:7D5:103

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