Apache HTTP Server mod_negotiation cross-site scripting

apache-modnegotiation-xss (39867) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of HTML code embedded within uploaded files by the mod_negotiation module. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the HTTP 406 Not Acceptable message and HTTP 300 Multiple Choices message body to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.3
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.30
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.31
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.32
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.33
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.34
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.35
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.36
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.37
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.38
  • Apache, HTTP Server 1.3.39
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0 A9
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.28 Beta
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.28
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.32 Beta
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.32
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.34 Beta
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.35
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.36
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.37
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.38
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.39
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.40
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.41
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.42
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.43
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.44
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.45
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.46
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.47
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.48
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.49
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.50
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.51
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.52
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.53
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.54
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.55
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.56 Dev
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.56
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.57
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.58
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.59
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.60
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.60 Dev
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.61 Dev
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.0.61
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.0
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.1
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.2
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.3
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.4
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.5 Dev
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.5
  • Apache, HTTP Server 2.2.6
  • Gentoo, Linux

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 6, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Apache Web site, Apache at http://apache.org.
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:16:09 +0100, Apache mod_negotiation Xss and Http Response Splitting at http://seclists.org/webappsec/2008/q1/0025.html.
  • BID-27409: Apache 'mod_negotiation' HTML Injection and HTTP Response Splitting Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-0455: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a name containing XSS sequences and a file extension, which leads to injection within a (1) 406 Not Acceptable or (2) 300 Multiple Choices HTTP response when the extension is omitted in a request for the file.
  • GLSA-200803-19: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1019256: Apache mod_negotiation Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks

Reported:

Jan 22, 2008

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