CVE-2001-1556 The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof....
MediumCVSS 5.0
EPSS 3.6%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache HTTP Server | >= 1.3.0, < 1.3.31 | 1.3.31 |
| Apache HTTP Server | >= 2.0.0, < 2.0.49 | 2.0.49 |
References
- 20011024 Hidden requests to Apache broken-link mailing-list
- httpd.apache.org vendor-advisory
- apache-hidden-http-request(7363) broken-link vdb-entry