HTTP: Apache HTTP Server Reverse Proxy/Rewrite URL Exploit
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known common configuration flaw with Apache HTTP Server. An attacker can send a malformed request that can bypass common proxy filters and access internal resources.
Extended Description
Apache HTTP Server is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow attackers to bypass certain security restrictions and obtain sensitive information about running web applications.
Affected Products
Apache_software_foundation apache
References
BugTraq: 50802
CVE: CVE-2011-4317
URL: https://community.qualys.com/blogs/securitylabs/2011/11/23/apache-reverse-proxy-bypass-issue
Short Name
HTTP:APACHE:REV-PROXY-EXPLOIT
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Apache CVE-2011-4317 Exploit HTTP Proxy/Rewrite Reverse Server URL bid:50802
Release Date
11/29/2011
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Apache_software_foundation
Red_hat
Ibm
Gentoo
Hp
Avaya
Mandriva
Slackware
Ubuntu
Oracle
Debian
CVSS Score
4.3