Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.50 mod_ssl memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.50. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component mod_ssl. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0488. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server up to 2.0.50 (Web Server). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component mod_ssl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 09/13/2004 by M. "Alex" Hankins with Apache Team as Bug 30134 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at issues.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0488 since 05/24/2004. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14516 (GLSA-200406-05 : Apache: Buffer overflow in mod_ssl), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86814 (Apache 2.0 HTTP Server mod_ssl Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at cvs.apache.org. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3464.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16214), Tenable (14516), SecurityFocus (BID 10355†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4397†). Additional details are provided at vuldb.com. Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-673. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 14516
Nessus Name: GLSA-200406-05 : Apache: Buffer overflow in mod_ssl
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OpenVAS ID: 54590
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200406-05 (Apache)
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Patch: cvs.apache.org
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Bug 30134
Researcher: M. "Alex" Hankins
Organization: Apache Team
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-826

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X-Force: 16214 - Apache mod_ssl ssl_util_uuencode_binary buffer overflow, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10355 - Apache 'mod_ssl' 'ssl_util_uuencode_binary()' Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 4397 - Apache Mod_ssl Allows Code Execution, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2004 11:59
Updated: 07/12/2025 20:25
Changes: 09/13/2004 11:59 (78), 04/16/2019 15:10 (9), 03/09/2021 17:35 (1), 03/09/2021 17:41 (7), 03/09/2021 17:46 (1), 07/12/2025 20:25 (18)
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