Vulnerability Description
The apache-auth.conf, apache-nohome.conf, apache-noscript.conf, and apache-overflows.conf files in Fail2ban before 0.8.10 do not properly validate log messages, which allows remote attackers to block arbitrary IP addresses via certain messages in a request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fail2Ban | Fail2Ban | <= 0.8.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2708
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/7
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://raw.github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban/master/ChangeLog
- https://vndh.net/note:fail2ban-089-denial-service
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2708
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/7
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://raw.github.com/fail2ban/fail2ban/master/ChangeLog
- https://vndh.net/note:fail2ban-089-denial-service
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2178?
CVE-2013-2178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The apache-auth.conf, apache-nohome.conf, apache-noscript.conf, and apache-overflows.conf files in Fail2ban before 0.8.10 do not properly validate log messages, which allows remote attackers to block ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2178?
CVE-2013-2178 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-2013-2178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fail2Ban Fail2Ban.