Apache mod_jk2 Host Header Multiple Fields Remote Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 31786

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Synopsis

The remote host is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote host is running Apache web server with mod_jk2, a connector that connects a web server such as Apache web server.

According to its banner, the version of mod_jk2 installed on the remote host is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. An attacker may be able to exploit these vulnerabilities to cause a denial of service condition or execute arbitrary code subject to the privileges of the user running the Apache process.

Solution

Upgrade to mod_jk2 2.0.4 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 31786

File Name: mod_jk2_buffer_overflow_vulnerabilities.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 4/4/2008

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.9

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

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Temporal Score: 6.6

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-6258

BID: 27752

CWE: 119

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