Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_ftp access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache HTTP Server and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component mod_proxy_ftp. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-3095. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component mod_proxy_ftp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The mod_proxy_ftp module in the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and send arbitrary commands to an FTP server via vectors related to the embedding of these commands in the Authorization HTTP header, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11.

The weakness was disclosed 09/08/2009 with Intevydis (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-3095. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/22/2021). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 50069 (Apache 2.0.x < 2.0.64 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118079 (HP-UX Running Apache-Based Web Server Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (HPSBUX02531)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (50069), SecurityFocus (BID 36254†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23555†). The entry VDB-49856 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 50069
Nessus Name: Apache 2.0.x < 2.0.64 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 66780
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2010-024-01 httpd
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Organization: Intevydis
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3095 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3095
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49857

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SecurityFocus: 36254 - Apache mod_proxy_ftp Remote Command Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23555 - Apache mod_proxy_ftp Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability via HTTP Server, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/22/2021 08:23
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (60), 05/04/2019 14:23 (9), 08/22/2021 08:22 (4), 08/22/2021 08:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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