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CVE-2013-5704

First published: Tue Apr 01 2014(Updated: )

The mod_headers module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.22 allows remote attackers to bypass "RequestHeader unset" directives by placing a header in the trailer portion of data sent with chunked transfer coding. NOTE: the vendor states "this is not a security issue in httpd as such."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/httpd<2.2.29
2.2.29
redhat/httpd<2.4.11
2.4.11
Apache Http Server=2.2.0
Apache Http Server=2.2.2
Apache Http Server=2.2.3
Apache Http Server=2.2.4
Apache Http Server=2.2.5
Apache Http Server=2.2.6
Apache Http Server=2.2.8
Apache Http Server=2.2.9
Apache Http Server=2.2.10
Apache Http Server=2.2.11
Apache Http Server=2.2.12
Apache Http Server=2.2.13
Apache Http Server=2.2.14
Apache Http Server=2.2.15
Apache Http Server=2.2.16
Apache Http Server=2.2.17
Apache Http Server=2.2.18
Apache Http Server=2.2.19
Apache Http Server=2.2.20
Apache Http Server=2.2.21
Apache Http Server=2.2.22
Apache Http Server=2.2.23
Apache Http Server=2.2.24
Apache Http Server=2.2.25
Apache Http Server=2.2.26
Apache Http Server=2.2.27
Apache Http Server=2.4.1
Apache Http Server=2.4.2
Apache Http Server=2.4.3
Apache Http Server=2.4.4
Apache Http Server=2.4.6
Apache Http Server=2.4.7
Apache Http Server=2.4.9
Apache Http Server=2.4.10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=3.0.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=2.0.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center<12.1.4
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.1.4
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.2.0
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.2.1
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center=12.3.0
Oracle HTTP Server=10.1.3.5.0
Oracle HTTP Server=11.1.1.7.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.1.2.0
Oracle HTTP Server=12.1.3.0
Oracle Linux=6
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=11.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.10.4
Apple iOS and macOS<5.0.3
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=14.10

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/mod_proxy_http.c

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/proxy/mod_proxy_http.c?r1=1610674&r2=1610814&diff_format=h

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5704?

    CVE-2013-5704 is considered a low-severity vulnerability as the vendor has stated it is not a security issue in Apache HTTP Server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5704?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-5704, upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.2.29 or 2.4.11 or later.

  • What versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2013-5704?

    CVE-2013-5704 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.2.22 and earlier, including various other specified versions.

  • Can CVE-2013-5704 lead to remote code execution?

    No, CVE-2013-5704 does not lead to remote code execution but allows for header manipulation.

  • Is CVE-2013-5704 a exploitation risk to my server?

    The risk from CVE-2013-5704 is limited; however, it can be leveraged in specific scenarios to bypass security headers.

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