Apple MacOS X up to 10.10.2 Apache input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple MacOS X up to 10.10.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Apache. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-0117. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple MacOS X up to 10.10.2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Apache. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.10, when a reverse proxy is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child-process crash) via a crafted HTTP Connection header.

The weakness was shared 04/08/2015 by Marek Kroemeke as HT204659 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-0117 since 12/03/2013. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The advisory points out:

Multiple vulnerabilities existed in Apache versions prior to 2.4.10 and 2.2.29, including one that may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. These issues were addressed by updating Apache to versions 2.4.10 and 2.2.29

A public exploit has been developed in Python. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76622 (Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.10 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 87264 (Apache HTTP Server Prior to 2.4.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 10.10.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13795.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (76622), SecurityFocus (BID 68678†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032048†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45510†). The entries VDB-6090, VDB-6092, VDB-9602 and VDB-67180 are related to this item. 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: 76622
Nessus Name: Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.10 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800581
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for apache2 USN-2299-1
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MacOS X 10.10.3
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12/03/2013 🔍
07/15/2014 +224 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT204659
Researcher: Marek Kroemeke
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74704

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SecurityFocus: 68678 - Apache HTTP Server 'mod_status' CVE-2014-0226 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032048 - Apple OS X Multiple Bugs Let Remote and Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 45510 - [cpujan2015-1972971] Apache HTTP Server 2.4.6 - 2.4.9 and Oracle Enterprise Manager 11.1.3 and 12.1.4 Remote DoS, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2015 10:22
Updated: 09/22/2022 15:30
Changes: 04/10/2015 10:22 (82), 06/02/2017 07:58 (14), 05/03/2022 09:32 (4), 09/22/2022 15:30 (1)
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