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mod_gzip Debug Mode mod_gzip_printf Remote Format String

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11686

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Synopsis

The remote web server is prone to a format string attack.

Description

The remote host is running mod_gzip with debug symbols compiled in. The debug code includes vulnerabilities that can be exploited by an attacker to gain a shell on this host.

Solution

If you do not use this module, disable it completely, or recompile it without the debug symbols.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2003/Jun/24

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11686

File Name: mod_gzip_format_string.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 6/2/2003

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.5

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/1/2003

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-0843