Apache HTTP Server Satisfy directive allows access to resources
| apache-satisfy-gain-access (17473) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache HTTP Server could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to restricted resources, caused by a vulnerability in the merging of the Satisfy directive. A remote attacker could gain unauthorized access to restricted resources without authenticating, even if the resource requires authentication.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest of Apache HTTP Server (2.0.52-dev or later), when it becomes available from the Apache HTTP Server Web site. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Apache (2.0.51-r1, < 2.0.51 or later), as listed in GLSA 200409-33. See References.
For Trustix Secure Linux:
Upgrade to the latest Apache package, as listed below. Refer to Trustix Secure Linux Security Advisory #2004-0049 for more information. See References.
Trustix Secure Linux 2.0: 2.0.51-0.2tr or later
Trustix Secure Linux 2.1 and Enterprise Linux 2: 2.0.51-2tr or later
For HP 11.00, 11.11, 11.22, and 11.23:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX01090 for more information. See References.
For HP Tru64UNIX 6.4:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Hewlett-Packard Company Security Bulletin HPSBUX01090 for more information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Apache HTTP Server Web site: Download - The Apache HTTP Server Project.
- Trustix Secure Linux Security Advisory #2004-0049: authentication bypass.
- BID-11239: Apache Satisfy Directive Access Control Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0811: Unknown vulnerability in Apache 2.0.51 prevents the merging of the Satisfy directive
- GLSA-200409-33: Apache: Exposure of protected directories
Platforms Affected:
- Apache HTTP Server 2.0.51
- Compaq Tru64 6.4
- Gentoo Linux
- HP HP-UX 11.00
- HP HP-UX 11.11
- HP HP-UX 11.22
- HP HP-UX 11.23
Reported:
Sep 22, 2004
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