CVE-2007-1743: Medium severity Apache HTTP Server vulnerability
suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 does not verify combinations of user and group IDs on the command line, which might allow local users to leverage other vulnerabilities to create arbitrary UID/GID owned files if /proc is mounted. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root." In addition, because this is dependent on other vulnerabilities, perhaps this is resultant and should not be included in CVE.
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What is the severity of CVE-2007-1743?
CVE-2007-1743 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local users to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1743?
To fix CVE-2007-1743, upgrade to a patched version of Apache HTTP Server beyond 2.2.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-1743?
The impact of CVE-2007-1743 includes the possibility for local users to create arbitrary UID/GID owned files if /proc is mounted.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1743?
CVE-2007-1743 affects systems running Apache HTTP Server version 2.2.3 that utilize the suexec module.
Is CVE-2007-1743 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2007-1743 is categorized as a local vulnerability, requiring local access for exploitation.