First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )
The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache HTTP Server | >=1.3.0<1.3.31 | |
Apache HTTP Server | >=2.0.0<2.0.49 |
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CVE-2001-1556 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for log spoofing.
To fix CVE-2001-1556, upgrade to a patched version of Apache HTTP Server that addresses this logging issue.
CVE-2001-1556 allows attackers to manipulate log files, which could lead to obscured malicious activities and compromised security audits.
CVE-2001-1556 affects Apache HTTP Server versions from 1.3.0 to 1.3.31 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.49.
Yes, CVE-2001-1556 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to hide HTTP requests from server logs.