Red Hat Apache Directory Index Default Configuration Error
BID:8898
Info
Red Hat Apache Directory Index Default Configuration Error
| Bugtraq ID: | 8898 |
| Class: | Access Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2003-1138 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Oct 27 2003 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 20 2008 07:34PM |
| Credit: | The disclosure of this issue has been credited to TfM <[email protected]>. |
| Vulnerable: |
Redhat httpd-2.0.40-21.5.i386.rpm Apache Apache 2.0.40 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Red Hat Apache Directory Index Default Configuration Error
The Red Hat Apache configuration may allow an attacker to view directory listings. The problem is reported to present itself when an attacker issues an HTTP GET request to a vulnerable server containing '//' characters, evading the rule desgined to prevent Apache from displaying directory listings with a request for '/'. The server is reported to disclose directory listings even when autoindex for the root directory has been disabled and a default welcome page is supposed to be displayed.
Successful exploits will disclose sensitive information that may be useful in further attacks against the system.
This problem has been reported to exist in Apache 2.0.40 shipped with Red Hat Linux 9.0. Other versions may be affected as well.
The Red Hat Apache configuration may allow an attacker to view directory listings. The problem is reported to present itself when an attacker issues an HTTP GET request to a vulnerable server containing '//' characters, evading the rule desgined to prevent Apache from displaying directory listings with a request for '/'. The server is reported to disclose directory listings even when autoindex for the root directory has been disabled and a default welcome page is supposed to be displayed.
Successful exploits will disclose sensitive information that may be useful in further attacks against the system.
This problem has been reported to exist in Apache 2.0.40 shipped with Red Hat Linux 9.0. Other versions may be affected as well.
Solution / Fix
Red Hat Apache Directory Index Default Configuration Error
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].