Apache HTTP Server Log File Terminal Escape Sequence Filtering mod_rewrite.c do_rewritelog cryptographic issue
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Summary
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache HTTP Server. Affected by this issue is the function do_rewritelog of the file modules/mappers/mod_rewrite.c of the component Log File Terminal Escape Sequence Filtering. Executing a manipulation can lead to cryptographic issue.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1862. There is not any exploit available.
A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server (Web Server) (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function do_rewritelog of the file modules/mappers/mod_rewrite.c of the component Log File Terminal Escape Sequence Filtering. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
The weakness was released 05/13/2013 by Joe Orton (Amir) as RHSA-2013:0815-1 as confirmed advisory (Red Hat Security Advisory). The advisory is available at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-1862 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67194 (FreeBSD : apache22 -- several vulnerabilities (f3d24aee-e5ad-11e2-b183-20cf30e32f6d)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123974 (IBM WebSphere Application Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21644047)).
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84111), Tenable (67194), SecurityFocus (BID 59826†), OSVDB (93366†) and Secunia (SA53262†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-7600, VDB-9320, VDB-9321 and VDB-9324. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
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- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Exploiting
Class: Cryptographic issueCWE: CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 67194
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : apache22 -- several vulnerabilities (f3d24aee-e5ad-11e2-b183-20cf30e32f6d)
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OpenVAS ID: 881733
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for httpd CESA-2013:0815 centos5
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Patch: bugzilla.redhat.com
Timeline
02/19/2013 🔍05/13/2013 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: RHSA-2013:0815-1
Researcher: Joe Orton (Amir)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8746
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X-Force: 84111 - Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite command execution, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 59826 - Apache HTTP Server Terminal Escape Sequence in Logs Command Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 53262 - Red Hat update for httpd, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 93366
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Entry
Created: 05/15/2013 16:46Updated: 04/29/2019 16:04
Changes: 05/15/2013 16:46 (50), 04/29/2019 16:04 (39)
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