Apache HTTP Server htpasswd memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache HTTP Server. Impacted is an unknown function of the file htpasswd. The manipulation results in memory corruption. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server) (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block of the file htpasswd. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/16/2004 by Luiz Fernando and Nas (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (17413), Exploit-DB (466) and OSVDB (10068†). The entry VDB-90835 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/20/2004 +3 days 🔍
04/12/2016 +4222 days 🔍
10/04/2018 +905 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Luiz Fernando, Nas
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82164
X-Force: 17413
OSVDB: 10068 - Apache HTTP Server htpasswd Local Overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 04/12/2016 17:15
Updated: 10/04/2018 16:27
Changes: 04/12/2016 17:15 (44), 10/04/2018 16:27 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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