Vulnerability Description
mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.65 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 6.0.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 10.1.3.5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 5.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00026.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00029.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00030.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://people.apache.org/~jorton/mod_rewrite-CVE-2013-1862.patchPatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0815.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1207.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1208.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1209.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55032Not Applicable
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6150Third Party Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=r1469311PatchVendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1862Broken Link
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21644047Third Party Advisory
- http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-20Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:174Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1862?
CVE-2013-1862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). mod_rewrite.c in the mod_rewrite module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x before 2.2.25 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execu...
How severe is CVE-2013-1862?
CVE-2013-1862 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1862?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Http Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.