IBM HTTP Server mod_proxy "Content-Length:" Header Buffer Overflow
Secunia Advisory: SA11957
Release Date: 2004-06-29
Popularity: 9,976 views

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

Software:IBM HTTP Server 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2004-0492


Description:
IBM has acknowledged a vulnerability in IBM HTTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA11841

The vulnerability affects versions 1.3.26 and V1.3.28.

NOTE: The mod_proxy module is not enabled by default.

Solution:
Apply PQ89899.
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview....mp;context=SSEQTJ&uid=swg24007305

Original Advisory:
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview....mp;context=SSEQTJ&uid=swg21173021

Other References:
SA11841:
http://secunia.com/advisories/11841/


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