HTTP: Apache HTTPD Mod Mime Buffer OverRead
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Apache HTTPD. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
In Apache httpd 2.2.x before 2.2.33 and 2.4.x before 2.4.26, mod_mime can read one byte past the end of a buffer when sending a malicious Content-Type response header.
Affected Products
Apache http_server
References
CVE: CVE-2017-7679
Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:HTTPD-MOD-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache Buffer CVE-2017-7679 HTTPD Mime Mod OverRead
Release Date
10/12/2021
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3426
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apache
CVSS Score
7.5