CVE-2007-1742 suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized oper...
LowCVSS 3.7
EPSS 0.72%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache HTTP Server | = 2.2.3 | No fix listed |
| debian/apache2(Debian:12) | < 2.2.8-5 | 2.2.8-5 |
| debian/apache2(Debian:13) | < 2.2.8-5 | 2.2.8-5 |
| debian/apache2(Debian:14) | < 2.2.8-5 | 2.2.8-5 |
References
- 20070411 Apache HTTPD suEXEC Multiple Vulnerabilities third-party-advisory
- [apache-http-dev] 20070328 [Fwd: iDefense Final Notice [IDEF1445]] mailing-list
- [apache-http-dev] 20070328 Re: [Fwd: iDefense Final Notice [IDEF1445]] mailing-list
- 38640 vdb-entry
- 1017904 vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2007-1742 vendor-advisory