CVE-2010-3872: Httpd: mod_fcgid: stack-based buffer overflow in fcgid_header_bucket_read() in modules/fcgid/fcgid_bucket.c
First published: Sat Nov 20 2010(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the mod_fcgid module of httpd. A malformed FastCGI response may result in a stack-based buffer overflow in the modules/fcgid/fcgid_bucket.c file in the fcgid_header_bucket_read() function, resulting in an application crash.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/mod_fcgid | <2.3.6 | 2.3.6 |
| Apache mod_fcgid | =2.3.1 | |
| Apache mod_fcgid | =2.3.2 | |
| Apache mod_fcgid | =2.3.4 | |
| Apache mod_fcgid | <=2.3.5 | |
| Apache mod_fcgid | =2.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050930.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050976.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050932.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42302
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2997
- http://osvdb.org/69275
- http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/apache/announce/391406
- https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=49406
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42815
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44900
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2140
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00005.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63303
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-3872
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248172
- https://github.com/apache/httpd-mod_fcgid/commit/b1afa70840b4ab4e6fbc12ac8798b2f3ccc336b2
- https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=49406
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3872?
CVE-2010-3872 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes due to a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3872?
To fix CVE-2010-3872, upgrade to mod_fcgid version 2.3.6 or later.
Which versions of mod_fcgid are affected by CVE-2010-3872?
CVE-2010-3872 affects mod_fcgid versions 2.3.1 through 2.3.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3872?
CVE-2010-3872 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What component of Apache is impacted by CVE-2010-3872?
CVE-2010-3872 impacts the mod_fcgid module of the Apache HTTP server.
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