Apache HTTP Server balancer manager cross-site request forgery

apache-balancemanager-csrf (39608) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery attacks. All balancer manager requests are performed through the HTTP GET method. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform cross-site scripting attacks, Web cache poisoning and other malicious activities.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 4.3
  Access Vector: Network
  Access Complexity: Medium
  Authentication: None
  Confidentiality Impact: None
  Integrity Impact: Partial
  Availability Impact: None
 
Temporal Score: 3.7
  Exploitability: High
  Remediation Level: Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: Confirmed

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Apache (2.2.7-dev or later), available from the Apache Web site. See References.

For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.

References:

  • Apache Web site: Apache.
  • Apple Web site: About Security Update 2008-007 .
  • HPSBMA02442 SSRT090108: HP Business Availability Center Running Apache, Remote Cross Site Scripting (XSS), Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF), Denial of Service (DoS).
  • HPSBUX02401 SSRT090005 rev.1: HP-UX Running Apache Web Server Suite, Remote Denial of Service (DoS), Cross-site Scripting (XSS), Execution of Arbitrary Code, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
  • SecurityReason Advisory: SecurityAlert : 48: Apache2 CSRF, XSS, Memory Corruption and Denial of Service Vulnerability.
  • ASA-2008-468: Red Hat Application Stack v2.2 security and enhancement update (RHSA-2008-0966)
  • ASA-2009-061: HPSBUX02401 SSRT090005 rev.2 - HP-UX Running Apache Web Server SuiteRemote Denial of Service (DoS) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Execution of Arbitrary Code Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
  • BID-27236: Apache 'mod_proxy_balancer' Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • BID-31681: RETIRED: Apple Mac OS X 2008-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-6420: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the balancer-manager in mod_proxy_balancer for Apache HTTP Server 2.2.x allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
  • GLSA-200807-06: Apache: Denial of Service
  • RHSA-2008-0966: Moderate: Red Hat Application Stack v2.2 security and enhancement update
  • SA32222: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA39944: HP Business Availability Center Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SUSE-SR:2008:024: SUSE Security Summary Report

Platforms Affected:

  • 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 2.2.5 Dev
  • Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 Dev
  • Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6
  • Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
  • Canonical Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
  • Canonical Ubuntu 7.10
  • Canonical Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
  • Gentoo Linux
  • HP Business Availability Center 8.01
  • HP HP-UX B.11.11
  • HP HP-UX B.11.23
  • HP HP-UX B.11.31
  • RedHat RHEL Application Stack 2
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux 10 Server
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux 10 Server x64 Ed
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux 11 Server
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux 11 Server x64 Ed
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux FUJI
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux Multimedia
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux Personal
  • Turbolinux Turbolinux Appliance Server 2.0

Reported:

Jan 09, 2008

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