Vulnerability Description
mod_proxy_http.c in mod_proxy_http in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9 through 2.2.15, 2.3.4-alpha, and 2.3.5-alpha on Windows, NetWare, and OS/2, in certain configurations involving proxy worker pools, does not properly detect timeouts, which allows remote attackers to obtain a potentially sensitive response intended for a different client in opportunistic circumstances via a normal HTTP request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.9 |
| Ibm | Os2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Novell | Netware | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.html
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-announce/201006.mbox/%3C4C12933D.
- http://marc.info/?l=apache-announce&m=128009718610929&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40206Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40824
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41490
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41722
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024096
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas352ca0ac9460f9b8886257777005dd0
- http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/patches/apply_to_2.2.15/CVE-2010-2068-r953616.pPatch
- http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/patches/apply_to_2.3.5/CVE-2010-2068-r953418.paPatch
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM16366
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2068?
CVE-2010-2068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). mod_proxy_http.c in mod_proxy_http in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9 through 2.2.15, 2.3.4-alpha, and 2.3.5-alpha on Windows, NetWare, and OS/2, in certain configurations involving proxy worker pools, d...
How severe is CVE-2010-2068?
CVE-2010-2068 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Ibm Os2, Microsoft Windows, Novell Netware.