QID 87451

Date Published: 2021-08-17

QID 87451: IBM HTTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (6464029)

IBM HTTP Server powered by Apache is based on the Apache HTTP Server available for multiple platforms.

CVE-2020-13938 - Apache HTTP Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the improper handling of insufficient privileges. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to stop httpd on Windows, resulting in a denial of service.
CVE-2021-30641 - Apache HTTP Server could provide weaker than expected security, caused by unexpected URL matching behavior with MergeSlashes OFF. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to match URLs from all sites in the same domain and launch further attacks on the system.

Affected Versions:
IBM HTTP Server V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.7
IBM HTTP Server V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.19
IBM HTTP Server V8.0.0.0 through 8.0.0.15
IBM HTTP Server V7.0.0.0 through 7.0.0.45

QID Detection Logic (Un-Authenticated):
This checks for vulnerable version of IBM HTTP server.

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    The vendor has released advisories and updates to fix these vulnerabilities. Refer to the following link for further details: 6191631
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 87451

    CVE-2020-13938 | CVE-2021-30641 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    IBM HTTP Server URL Logo www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464029
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