Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.0.63 and earlier, and mod_proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.2.9 and earlier 2.2 versions, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a wildcard in the last directory component in the pathname in an FTP URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | <= 2.0.63 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.5.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 10.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123376588623823&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0967.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31384Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31673Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32685Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32838Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33156Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33797Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34219Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Broken Link
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247666-1Broken Link
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2939?
CVE-2008-2939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.0.63 and earlier, and mod_proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.2.9 and earlier 2.2 versio...
How severe is CVE-2008-2939?
CVE-2008-2939 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Apple Mac Os X, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.