Drupal 6.31/7.28 Host Header input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Drupal 6.31/7.28. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Host Header Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-5019. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Drupal 6.31/7.28 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Host Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The multisite feature in Drupal 6.x before 6.32 and 7.x before 7.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP Host header, related to determining which configuration file to use.

The weakness was published 07/16/2014 by Régis Leroy (mani22test) as DRUPAL-SA-CORE-2014-003 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at drupal.org. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-5019 since 07/22/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

This vulnerability also affects sites that don't actually use the multisite feature.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76619 (Drupal 6.x < 6.32 / 7.x < 7.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 13062 (Drupal Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities (SA-CORE-2014-003)).

Upgrading to version 6.32 or 7.29 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at drupal.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94686), Tenable (76619), SecurityFocus (BID 68706†) and OSVDB (109237†). Similar entries are available at VDB-67201, VDB-67261, VDB-70424 and VDB-70423. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 76619
Nessus Name: Drupal 6.x < 6.32 / 7.x < 7.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for drupal7 FEDORA-2014-8515
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Drupal 6.32/7.29

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Sourcesinfo

Product: drupal.org

Advisory: DRUPAL-SA-CORE-2014-003
Researcher: Régis Leroy (mani22test)
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CVE: CVE-2014-5019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67200
X-Force: 94686 - Drupal HTTP Host Header denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68706 - Drupal Multiple Remote Security Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 109237

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Created: 07/20/2014 22:06
Updated: 04/24/2019 00:54
Changes: 07/20/2014 22:06 (77), 04/24/2019 00:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:80C:103

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