CVE-2009-3095: Medium severity apache http server vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2009
·
Updated

The modproxyftp module in the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and send arbitrary commands to an FTP server via vectors related to the embedding of these commands in the Authorization HTTP header, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090903, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

References: http://intevydis.com/vd-list.shtml

Affected Software

15 affected components
Apache HTTP Server>=2.0.35<2.0.64
Apache HTTP Server>=2.2.0<2.2.14
Fedoraproject Fedora=10
Fedoraproject Fedora=12
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
openSUSE openSUSE=10.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=9
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11
Apple iOS and macOS<10.6.3

Event History

Sep 8, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Sep 9, 2009
Data Sourced
06:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3095?

CVE-2009-3095 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3095?

To fix CVE-2009-3095, you should upgrade to the latest version of Apache HTTP Server that has patched this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Apache are affected by CVE-2009-3095?

CVE-2009-3095 affects Apache HTTP Server versions between 2.0.35 and 2.0.64, as well as versions between 2.2.0 and 2.2.14.

4

Can CVE-2009-3095 allow arbitrary command execution?

Yes, CVE-2009-3095 allows attackers to send arbitrary commands to an FTP server.

5

What measures can I take to mitigate CVE-2009-3095?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3095, consider disabling the mod_proxy_ftp module if it is not needed.

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