NCSA httpd allows remote users to execute commands
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Description:
A vulnerability in the NCSA HTTP server could allow a remote attacker to send a specially constructed request to execute arbitrary code on the server. An attacker could use this to gain root-level access. Exploit information for various platforms has been made widely available for this vulnerability.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq, Tru64
- Data General, DG/UX
- HP, HP-UX
- IBM, AIX
- Linux, Kernel
- NCSA, NCSA Servers
- SCO, SCO Unix
- SGI, IRIX
- Sun, Solaris
- WindRiver, BSDOS
Remedy:
Switch to a supported server platform, such as Apache.
— OR —
Upgrade to the last stable release of the NCSA server or apply patches to correct this problem. (The NCSA server is otherwise no longer supported.)
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CERT Advisory CA-1995-04, NCSA HTTP Daemon for UNIX Vulnerability at http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-1995-04.html.
- CIAC Information Bulletin F-11, Unix NCSA httpd Vulnerability at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/f-11.shtml.
- BID-3158: NCSA HTTPd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0235: Buffer overflow in NCSA WebServer (1.4.1 and below) gives remote access.
- CVE-1999-0267: Buffer overflow in NCSA HTTP daemon v1.3 allows remote command execution.
Reported:
Feb 01, 1995
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