mod_ssl Unspecified "mod_proxy" Hook Functions Format String Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA12077
Release Date: 2004-07-16
Last Update: 2004-07-26
Popularity: 20,800 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:mod_ssl 2.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2004-0700


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in mod_ssl, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is reportedly caused due to a "ssl_log()" related format string error within the "mod_proxy" hook functions.

No more information is currently available.

Solution:
Update to version 2.8.19-1.3.31:
http://www.modssl.org/source/mod_ssl-2.8.19-1.3.31.tar.gz

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.

Changelog:
2004-07-19: Added link to US-CERT vulnerability note.
2004-07-26: Added CVE reference.

Other References:
US-CERT VU#303448:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303448


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