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Gentoo: GLSA-201402-09 Normal: Apache mod_fcgid Arbitrary Code Execution

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Calendar Grey February 7, 2014
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Using Apache mod_fcgid might result in unauthorized code execution risks. It's suggested to perform an upgrade for better protection. Details inside!
A buffer overflow in Apache mod_fcgid might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Summary

Apache mod_fcgid fails to perform a boundary check on user-supplied input, potentially resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo buffer overflow arbitrary code execution malicious input apache mod_fcgid

Resolution

All Apache mod_fcgid users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apache/mod_fcgid-2.3.9"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2013-4365 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4365

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201402-09
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Concerns

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

Severity: Normal
Title: Apache mod_fcgid: Arbitrary code execution
Date: February 07, 2014
Bugs: #487314
ID: 201402-09

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo buffer overflow arbitrary code execution malicious input apache mod_fcgid

Synopsis

A buffer overflow in Apache mod_fcgid might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Background

Apache mod_fcgid is a binary-compatible alternative to mod_fastcgi with better process management.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 www-apache/mod_fcgid < 2.3.9 >= 2.3.9

Impact

===== A remote attacker can supply a crafted input, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.