CVE-2009-1903: XSS

Published Jun 3, 2009
·
Updated

The PDF XSS protection feature in ModSecurity before 2.5.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache httpd crash) via a request for a PDF file that does not use the GET method.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Trustwave ModSecurity<2.5.8
Fedoraproject Fedora=10
Fedoraproject Fedora=9

Event History

Jun 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1903?

CVE-2009-1903 is classified as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How can CVE-2009-1903 impact my server?

CVE-2009-1903 can lead to an Apache httpd crash when a PDF file is requested without using the GET method.

3

How do I fix CVE-2009-1903?

To fix CVE-2009-1903, users should upgrade to ModSecurity version 2.5.8 or newer.

4

Which versions of ModSecurity are affected by CVE-2009-1903?

Versions of ModSecurity before 2.5.8 are affected by CVE-2009-1903.

5

Is CVE-2009-1903 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2009-1903 affects ModSecurity installations on various operating systems, including Fedora 9 and 10.

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