Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in proxy_util.c for mod_proxy in Apache 1.3.25 to 1.3.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative Content-Length HTTP header field, which causes a large amount of data to be copied.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | 1.3.26 |
| Hp | Virtualvault | 11.0.4 |
| Hp | Webproxy | 2.0 |
| Ibm | Http Server | 1.3.26 |
| Sgi | Propack | 2.4 |
| Hp | Vvos | 11.04 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | All versions |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040605-01-U.asc
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108711172710140&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=130497311408250&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-245.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2004/Jun/0296.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11841
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101555-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101841-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57628-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-525PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.guninski.com/modproxy1.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/541310US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:065
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=1737
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16387
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0492?
CVE-2004-0492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in proxy_util.c for mod_proxy in Apache 1.3.25 to 1.3.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a negat...
How severe is CVE-2004-0492?
CVE-2004-0492 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Hp Virtualvault, Hp Webproxy, Ibm Http Server, Sgi Propack.