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Apache Type-Map Handler Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA9217
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Release Date:
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2003-07-09
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Popularity:
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8,679 views
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Critical:
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Not critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Apache 2.0.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Apache HTTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable web server.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the type-map handler when parsing type maps. By specifying a specially crafted file, a malicious user can cause the web server to enter an infinite loop resulting in a DoS.
The vulnerability has been reported in versions 2.0.43 to 2.0.46. However, prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
This has been fixed in version 2.0.47:
http://httpd.apache.org/
Provided and/or discovered by:
Keigo Yamazaki (SecureNet Service).
Changelog:
2003-07-09: Apache version 2.0.47 released. "Solution" section updated.
Original Advisory:
http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/66_e.html
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