CVE-2004-0488
UnknownEPSS 37.68%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the ssl_util_uuencode_binary function in ssl_util.c for Apache mod_ssl, when mod_ssl is configured to trust the issuing CA, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client certificate with a long subject DN.. EPSS estimates a 37.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ssl_util_uuencode_binary function in ssl_util.c for Apache mod_ssl, when mod_ssl is configured to trust the issuing CA, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client certificate with a long subject DN.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.0.35, < 2.0.50 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 2.0 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021610.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108567431823750&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108619129727620&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181600614477&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109215056218824&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-245.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-05.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-532Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-342.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-405.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-816.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10355Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0031/Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=1888Broken Link, Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-May/021610.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108567431823750&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108619129727620&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181600614477&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109215056218824&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-245.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-05.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-532Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-342.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-405.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-816.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10355Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0031/Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=1888Broken Link, Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16214Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0488?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ssl_util_uuencode_binary function in ssl_util.c for Apache mod_ssl, when mod_ssl is configured to trust the issuing CA, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client certificate with a long subject DN.
How severe is CVE-2004-0488?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0488?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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