SB2020050202 - OpenSUSE Linux update for apache2
Published: May 2, 2020 Updated: February 22, 2023
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1927)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data in some "mod_rewrite" configurations. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.
2) Use of Uninitialized Variable (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1934)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the "mod_proxy_ftp" may use uninitialized memory when proxying to a malicious FTP server. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the target system.
3) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1938)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Apache Tomcat AJP connector. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted AJP request, include and execute arbitrary files on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.