SB2014072007 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Apache HTTP Server

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SB2014072007 - Heap-based buffer overflow in Apache HTTP Server

Published: July 20, 2014 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014072007
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0226)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Race condition in the mod_status module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.10. A remote attacker can use a crafted request that triggers improper scoreboard handling within the status_handler function in modules to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References