CVE-2004-2680

Published Dec 31, 2004 apache

Overview

CVE-2004-2680 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_python. It was published on December 31, 2004.

Technical Description

mod_python (libapache2-mod-python) 3.1.4 and earlier does not properly handle when output filters process more than 16384 bytes, which can cause filter.read to return portions of previously freed memory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update mod_python 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
apache	mod_python	0	Affected

References

Ref mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3c6DCA8C14-8FFA-11D8-8B4E-000A95B0D772%40pixar.com%3e Ref mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3cCD485B27-8F3E-11D8-934B-000A95B0D772%40pixar.com%3e Ref mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-python-dev/200404.mbox/%3cEB279100-9000-11D8-8B4E-000A95B0D772%40pixar.com%3e Ref secunia.com/advisories/24418 Ref secunia.com/advisories/24424 Ref svn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/mod_python/trunk/src/filterobject.c?r1=102649&r2=103561&pathrev=103561 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462185/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/22849 Ref www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-430-1 Ref www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0846

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2680?

CVE-2004-2680 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_python. It was published on December 31, 2004.

How severe is CVE-2004-2680?

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