CVE-2002-0653: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 11 2002(Updated: )
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the ssl_compat_directive function, as called by the rewrite_command hook for mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the Apache server user via .htaccess files with long entries.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Mod SSL | <=2.8.9 | |
| CentOS Mod SSL | <=2.8.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-134.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-135.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-136.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-146.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-164.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-106.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-048.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-135
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_028_mod_ssl.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000504
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0350.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2002-q3/0018.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5084
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9415.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102513970919836&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102563469326072&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=102477330617604&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0653?
CVE-2002-0653 has a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code as the Apache server user.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0653?
To fix CVE-2002-0653, you should upgrade to mod_ssl version 2.8.10 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0653?
All local users with access to .htaccess files in environments using mod_ssl version 2.8.9 and earlier are affected by CVE-2002-0653.
What kind of attack vector does CVE-2002-0653 utilize?
CVE-2002-0653 exploits an off-by-one buffer overflow through the ssl_compat_directive function in mod_ssl.
Can CVE-2002-0653 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0653 is primarily a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit, rather than being remotely exploitable.
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