vendor:
Apache HTTP Server
by:
SecurityFocus
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
NULL Pointer Dereference
476
CWE
Product Name: Apache HTTP Server
Affected Version From: Apache 1.3.20
Affected Version To: Apache 1.3.26
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: CVE-2002-0392
CPE: o:apache:apache_http_server
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Linux, Windows, Mac
2002
A vulnerability has been reported for the mod_access_referer Apache module
The mod_access_referer Apache module is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference when parsing invalid HTTP referer header fields. If an attacker sends a request with a referer header field that is missing the 'http' protocol, the module will attempt to parse the string as a valid URL, resulting in a NULL pointer dereference. This can cause Apache to segfault, resulting in a denial of service.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to the latest version of Apache, or apply the patch referenced in the SecurityFocus BID.