Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.10 LuaAuthzProvider mod_lua.c access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.10 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file mod_lua.c of the component LuaAuthzProvider. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-8109. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.4.10 (Web Server) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file mod_lua.c of the component LuaAuthzProvider. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect integrity.

The weakness was published 11/28/2014 (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-8109 since 10/10/2014. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83963 (Fedora 21 : httpd-2.4.12-1.fc21 (2015-9216)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86489 (Apache HTTP Server Prior to 2.4.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 7 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99811), Tenable (83963), SecurityFocus (BID 73040†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55923†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 83963
Nessus Name: Fedora 21 : httpd-2.4.12-1.fc21 (2015-9216)
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OpenVAS ID: 14611
OpenVAS Name: Amazon Linux Local Check: ALAS-2015-483
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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10/10/2014 🔍
11/09/2014 +30 days 🔍
11/28/2014 +19 days 🔍
12/29/2014 +31 days 🔍
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01/13/2015 +15 days 🔍
05/30/2015 +137 days 🔍
06/03/2015 +4 days 🔍
01/20/2016 +231 days 🔍
03/02/2022 +2233 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: USN-2523-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8109 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8109
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68575

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X-Force: 99811 - Apache HTTP Server mod_lua.c security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 73040 - Apache HTTP Server 'mod_lua.c' Local Access Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 55923 - Apache HTTP Server 2.3.x and 2.4.x through 2.4.10 Remote Security Bypass in the Mod_lua Module, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 01/13/2015 14:35
Updated: 03/02/2022 08:30
Changes: 01/13/2015 14:35 (66), 07/02/2018 09:08 (15), 03/02/2022 08:30 (5)
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