Detections
Analytics
Apache 2.4.x < 2.4.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
critical Nessus Plugin ID 69014
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Synopsis
The remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its banner, the version of Apache 2.4.x running on the remote host is prior to 2.4.5. It is, therefore, potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A denial of service vulnerability exists relating to the 'mod_dav' module as it relates to MERGE requests.
(CVE-2013-1896)
- An error exists related to the 'mod_session_dbd' module, flags and session-saving having an unspecified impact.
(CVE-2013-2249)
Note that Nessus did not actually test for these issues, but instead has relied on the version in the server's banner.
Solution
Upgrade to Apache version 2.4.6 or later. Alternatively, ensure that the affected modules are not in use.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 69014
File Name: apache_2_4_6.nasl
Version: 1.20
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 7/23/2013
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-2249
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.8
Temporal Score: 8.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:apache:http_server
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/22/2013
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/23/2013
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2013-1896, CVE-2013-2249