CVE-2011-1176 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The configuration merger in itk.c in the Steinar H. Gunderson mpm-itk Multi-Processing Module 2.2.11-01 and 2.2.11-02 for the Apache HTTP Server does not properly handle certain configuration sections that specify NiceValue but not AssignUserID, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging the root uid and root gid of an mpm-itk process.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mpm-Itk Project	Mpm-Itk	2.2.11-01
Apache	Http Server	All versions
Debian	Debian Linux	5.0

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=618857Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://lists.err.no/pipermail/mpm-itk/2011-March/000393.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
http://lists.err.no/pipermail/mpm-itk/2011-March/000394.htmlRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/21/13Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2202Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:057Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46953Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0748Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0749Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0824Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66248Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=618857Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://lists.err.no/pipermail/mpm-itk/2011-March/000393.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
http://lists.err.no/pipermail/mpm-itk/2011-March/000394.htmlRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-1176?

CVE-2011-1176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The configuration merger in itk.c in the Steinar H. Gunderson mpm-itk Multi-Processing Module 2.2.11-01 and 2.2.11-02 for the Apache HTTP Server does not properly handle certain configuration sections...

How severe is CVE-2011-1176?

CVE-2011-1176 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-2011-1176?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mpm-Itk Project Mpm-Itk, Apache Http Server, Debian Debian Linux.