CVE-2004-0940: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 26 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the get_tag function in mod_include for Apache 1.3.x to 1.3.32 allows local users who can create SSI documents to execute arbitrary code as the apache user via SSI (XSSI) documents that trigger a length calculation error.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Http Server | >=1.3<=1.3.32 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =2.0 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =2.1 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =2.2 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.11 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.20 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.22 | |
| Slackware Linux | =8.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =8.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =10.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =current | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =8.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.2 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =1.5 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.23 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.27 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.1 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.25 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.28 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.19 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.31 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.24 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.20 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.7 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.6 | |
| openpkg openpkg | =current | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.4 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.18 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.12 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.3 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.17 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.26 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.9 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.32 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.14 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.29 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.22 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.11 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11471
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-594
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-600.html
- http://www.apacheweek.com/features/security-13
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12898/
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102197-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19073
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-816.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-081.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:134
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0789
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109906660225051&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17785
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd65d8ba68ba17e7deedafbf5bb4899f2ae4dad781d21b931c2941ac3@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re895fc1736d25c8cf57e102c871613b8aeec9ea26fd8a44e7942b5ab@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r734a07156abf332d5ab27fb91d9d962cacfef4f3681e44056f064fa8@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e@%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5419c9ba0951ef73a655362403d12bb8d10fab38274deb3f005816f5%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r734a07156abf332d5ab27fb91d9d962cacfef4f3681e44056f064fa8%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9f93cf6dde308d42a9c807784e8102600d0397f5f834890708bf6920%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd65d8ba68ba17e7deedafbf5bb4899f2ae4dad781d21b931c2941ac3%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re895fc1736d25c8cf57e102c871613b8aeec9ea26fd8a44e7942b5ab%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf2f0f3611f937cf6cfb3b4fe4a67f69885855126110e1e3f2fb2728e%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf6449464fd8b7437704c55f88361b66f12d5b5f90bcce66af4be4ba9%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0940?
CVE-2004-0940 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0940?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0940, you should upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 1.3.33 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0940?
CVE-2004-0940 affects users running Apache HTTP Server versions 1.3.x up to and including 1.3.32.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0940 enable?
CVE-2004-0940 enables local users to execute arbitrary code through crafted Server Side Includes (SSI) documents.
Is CVE-2004-0940 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0940 is a local vulnerability, as it requires authenticated access to the server to exploit.
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