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RHSA-2006-0158: apache

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the apache packages

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Updated Apache httpd packages that correct a security issue are now
available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1.

This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red
Hat Security Response Team.

The Apache HTTP Server is a popular and freely-available Web server.

A flaw in mod_imap when using the Referer directive with image maps was
discovered. With certain site configurations, a remote attacker could
perform a cross-site scripting attack if a victim can be forced to visit a
malicious URL using certain web browsers. The Common Vulnerabilities and
Exposures project assigned the name CVE-2005-3352 to this issue.

Users of apache should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain
a backported patch to correct this issue.

Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0158.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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