Multiple Vendor HTTP Server IPv6 Socket IPv4 Mapped Address Handling Vulnerability

BID:8927

Info

Multiple Vendor HTTP Server IPv6 Socket IPv4 Mapped Address Handling Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8927
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 29 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 29 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Vulnerability announced by itojun.
Vulnerable: IETF RFC 3513: Internet Protocol Version 6 Address Arch
IETF RFC 3493: Basic Socket Interface Extensions IPv6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Multiple Vendor HTTP Server IPv6 Socket IPv4 Mapped Address Handling Vulnerability

A problem may exist in some web servers that may result in vulnerabilities in web applications. When a mapped IPv4 address is passed to a system through an IPv6 interface, it may be possible confuse or even take advantage of functions in web applications.

Exploit / POC

Multiple Vendor HTTP Server IPv6 Socket IPv4 Mapped Address Handling Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Multiple Vendor HTTP Server IPv6 Socket IPv4 Mapped Address Handling Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

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