Vulnerability Description
suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.3 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=511
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511568709063&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511834512138&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/38640
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017904
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=511
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511568709063&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511834512138&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/38640
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017904
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1742?
CVE-2007-1742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized oper...
How severe is CVE-2007-1742?
CVE-2007-1742 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server.