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CVE-2004-0940

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.83%

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CVE-2004-0940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the get_tag function in mod_include for Apache 1.3.x to 1.3.32 allows local users who can create SSI documents to execute arbitrary code as the apache user via SSI (XSSI) documents that trigger a length calculation error.. EPSS estimates a 4.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the get_tag function in mod_include for Apache 1.3.x to 1.3.32 allows local users who can create SSI documents to execute arbitrary code as the apache user via SSI (XSSI) documents that trigger a length calculation error.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.83%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server>= 1.3, <= 1.3.32
OpenpkgOpenpkg2.0
OpenpkgOpenpkg2.1
OpenpkgOpenpkg2.2
HpHp-Ux11.00
HpHp-Ux11.11
HpHp-Ux11.20
HpHp-Ux11.22
SlackwareSlackware Linux8.0
SlackwareSlackware Linux8.1
SlackwareSlackware Linux9.0
SlackwareSlackware Linux9.1
SlackwareSlackware Linux10.0
SlackwareSlackware Linuxcurrent
SuseSuse Linux8.0
SuseSuse Linux8.1
SuseSuse Linux8.2
SuseSuse Linux9.0
SuseSuse Linux9.1
SuseSuse Linux9.2
TrustixSecure Linux1.5

References

Timeline

Published
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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0940?
Buffer overflow in the get_tag function in mod_include for Apache 1.3.x to 1.3.32 allows local users who can create SSI documents to execute arbitrary code as the apache user via SSI (XSSI) documents that trigger a length calculation error.
How severe is CVE-2004-0940?
CVE-2004-0940 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0940?
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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Source: NVD / NIST