CVE-2013-5705
First published: Tue Apr 15 2014(Updated: )
apache2/modsecurity.c in ModSecurity before 2.7.6 allows remote attackers to bypass rules by using chunked transfer coding with a capitalized Chunked value in the Transfer-Encoding HTTP header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ModSecurity | <2.7.6 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| <2.7.6 | ||
| =7.0 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5705?
CVE-2013-5705 has a medium severity rating, allowing attackers to bypass security rules.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5705?
To fix CVE-2013-5705, update ModSecurity to version 2.7.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5705?
CVE-2013-5705 affects users of ModSecurity versions prior to 2.7.6 on Apache servers.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2013-5705?
CVE-2013-5705 is exploited through crafted HTTP requests using chunked transfer coding.
Is CVE-2013-5705 related to any specific operating systems?
CVE-2013-5705 is particularly relevant to Debian Linux 7.0 and 8.0 with ModSecurity.
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