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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain a shell remotely >> mod_ssl hook functions format string vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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mod_ssl hook functions format string vulnerability |
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Checks for version of mod_ssl Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is using a version vulnerable of mod_ssl which is older than 2.8.19. There is a format string condition in the log functions of the remote module which may permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. *** Some vendors patched older versions of mod_ssl, so this *** might be a false positive. Check with your vendor to acertain *** if you have a version of mod_ssl that is patched for this *** vulnerability Solution : Upgrade to version 2.8.19 or newer Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 10736 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak |
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