CVE-2002-1592

Published May 6, 2002 apache

Overview

CVE-2002-1592 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on May 6, 2002.

Technical Description

The ap_log_rerror function in Apache 2.0 through 2.035, when a CGI application encounters an error, sends error messages to the client that include the full path for the server, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.0 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/9623.php Ref www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/165803 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/5256 Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e05936ad02af93e9ac%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/5df9bfb86a3b054bb985a45ff9250b0332c9ecc181eec232489e7f79%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/r0276683d8e1e07153fc8642618830ac0ade85b9ae0dc7b07f63bb8fc%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2cb985de917e7da0848c440535f65a247754db8b2154a10089e4247b%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5001ecf3d6b2bdd0b732e527654248abb264f08390045d30709a92f6%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E Ref lists.apache.org/thread.html/r7035b7c9091c4b665a3b7205364775410646f12125d48e74e395f2ce%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1592?

CVE-2002-1592 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on May 6, 2002.

How severe is CVE-2002-1592?

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