CVE-2007-4164: CRLF Injection
First published: Tue Aug 07 2007(Updated: )
CRLF injection vulnerability in the redirect feature in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 and 7.0 before 20070802, when the redirect Server Application Function (SAF) uses the url-prefix parameter and escape is disabled, or an Error directive uses the url-prefix parameter in obj.conf, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp1 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp6 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp3 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp4 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp5 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =7.0 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp2 | |
| Sun Java System Web Server | =6.1-sp7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4164?
CVE-2007-4164 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for CRLF injection attacks that can lead to unauthorized data access.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4164?
To fix CVE-2007-4164, update to Sun Java System Web Server version 6.1-sp8 or 7.0 or later which contain the necessary patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4164?
CVE-2007-4164 affects Sun Java System Web Server versions 6.1 and 7.0 prior to the updates released on 20070802.
What is CRLF injection as mentioned in CVE-2007-4164?
CRLF injection is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject carriage return and line feed characters into HTTP headers, potentially leading to HTTP response splitting attacks.
Can CVE-2007-4164 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4164 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to manipulate web server responses.
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