National Cyber-Alert System

Vulnerability Summary for CVE-2002-1592

Overview

The ap_log_rerror function in Apache 2.0 through 2.035, when a CGI application encounters an error, sends error messages to the client that include the full path for the server, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Impact

CVSS Severity (version 2.0):

CVSS Version 2 Metrics:

Solution

Upgrade to newest Apache version.}

Vendor Statments (disclaimer)

Official Statement from Apache (07/02/2008)

Fixed in Apache HTTP Server 2.0.36: http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_20.html

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US-CERT Vulnerability Note: VU#165803

Name: VU#165803

Hyperlink:http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/165803

External Source: BID

Name: 5256

Hyperlink:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5256

External Source: XF

Name: apache-aplogrerror-path-disclosure(9623)

Hyperlink:http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9623.php

External Source: CONFIRM

Name: http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.0

Hyperlink:http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.0