CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6514: Infoleak

First published: Fri Dec 21 2007(Updated: )

Apache HTTP Server, when running on Linux with a document root on a Windows share mounted using smbfs, allows remote attackers to obtain unprocessed content such as source files for .php programs via a trailing "\" (backslash), which is not handled by the intended AddType directive.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server=2.2.6
Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6514?

    CVE-2007-6514 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to access sensitive files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6514?

    To fix CVE-2007-6514, ensure the document root is not set to a Windows share or modify your server configuration to restrict access to sensitive files.

  • What versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2007-6514?

    CVE-2007-6514 affects Apache HTTP Server version 2.2.6 when running on Linux with a document root on a Windows share.

  • Can CVE-2007-6514 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-6514 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can craft requests to access unprocessed content on the server.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2007-6514 on a web server?

    The impact of CVE-2007-6514 is the potential exposure of sensitive source code files, which could lead to code disclosure and further attacks.

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