CVE-2009-1903: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 03 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ModSecurity | <2.5.8 | |
| Fedora | =10 | |
| Fedora | =9 | |
| Trustwave ModSecurity | <2.5.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00487.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=667538
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34096
- http://www.osvdb.org/52552
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34311
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0703
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34256
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00529.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200907-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35687
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49211
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1903?
To fix CVE-2009-1903, users should upgrade to ModSecurity version 2.5.8 or newer.
Which versions of ModSecurity are affected by CVE-2009-1903?
Versions of ModSecurity before 2.5.8 are affected by CVE-2009-1903.
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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