Signature Detail

HTTP: Apache 2.0 Multi-Space Header DoS

This signature detects HTTP requests with excessive whitespace characters. Apache 2.0 has a compile-time size limit of folded header lines; attackers can repeatedly send large numbers of whitespace characters in HTTP requests in an attempt to reach this size limit. If successful, attackers can cause the Apache server to stop responding.

Extended Description

Multiple security vulnerabilities are reported to affect Apple Mac OS X; updates are available. Apache is prone to five vulnerabilities ranging from buffer overflows to access validation vulnerabilities. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-1344, CAN-2004-0942, CAN-2004-0885, CAN-2004-1083, and CAN-2004-1084 are assigned to these issues. Appkit is prone to three vulnerabilities. Two of these could result in arbitrary code execution, the third could permit the creation of local accounts. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2501, CAN-2005-2502, and CAN-2005-2503 are assigned to these issues. Bluetooth is prone to a vulnerability regarding authentication bypass. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2504 is assigned to this issue. CoreFoundation is prone to two vulnerabilities, one resulting in a buffer overflow, the other a denial-of-service vulnerability. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2505 and CAN-2005-2506 are assigned to these issues. CUPS is prone to two vulnerabilities resulting in a denial of service until the service can be restarted. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2525 and CAN-2005-2526 are assigned to these issues. Directory Services is prone to three vulnerabilities. These issues vary from buffer overflow, unauthorized account creation and deletion, and privilege escalation. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2507, CAN-2005-2508 and CAN-2005-2519 are assigned to these issues. HItoolbox is prone to a vulnerability that could result in information disclosure. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2513 is assigned to this issue. Kerberos is prone to five vulnerabilities that may result in a buffer overflow, execution of arbitrary code, and root compromise. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2004-1189, CAN-2005-1174, CAN-2005-1175, CAN-2005-1689, and CAN-2005-2511 are assigned to these issues. loginwindow is prone to a vulnerability that could permit a user to gain access to other logged-in accounts. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2509 is assigned to this issue. Mail is prone to a vulnerability regarding the loss of privacy when remote images are loaded into HTML email. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2512 is assigned to this issue. MySQL is prone to three vulnerabilities that include arbitrary code execution by remote authenticated users. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-0709, CAN-2005-0710, and CAN-2005-0711 are assigned to these issues. OpenSSL is prone to two vulnerabilities resulting in denial of service. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2004-0079 and CAN-2004-0112 are assigned to these issues. ping is prone to a vulnerability that could allow local privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2514 is assigned to this issue. QuartzComposerScreenSaver is prone to a vulnerability that could allow users to open pages while the RSS Visualizer screen is locked. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2515 is assigned to this issue. Safari is prone to two vulnerabilities that could result in arbitrary command execution or have information submitted to an incorrect site. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2516 and CAN-2005-2517 are assigned to these issues. SecurityInterface is prone to a vulnerability that could expose recently used passwords. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2520 is assigned to this issue. servermgrd is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability that could ultimately lead to the execution of arbitrary code. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2518 is assigned to this issue. servermgr_ipfilter is prone to a vulnerability regarding firewall settings not always being written to the Active Rules. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2510 is assigned to this issue. SquirrelMail is prone to two vulnerabilities including a cross-site scripting issue. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-1769 and CAN-2005-2095 are assigned to these issues. traceroute is prone to a vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2521 is assigned to this issue. WebKit is affected by a vulnerability that could result in code execution regarding a malformed PDF file. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2522 is assigned to this issue. Weblog Server is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-2523 is assigned to this issue. X11 is prone to a vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. The CVE Mitre candidate ID CAN-2005-0605 is assigned to this issue. zlib is prone to two denial-of-service vulnerabilities that may ultimately lead to arbitrary code execution. The CVE Mitre candidate IDs CAN-2005-2096 and CAN-2005-1849 are assigned to these issues. These vulnerabilities will be separated into individual BIDs upon further analysis of the issues.

Affected Products

• Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9
• Apple Mac OS X 10.4.0
• Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1
• Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2
• Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
• Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.0
• Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.1
• Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.2
• Red Hat Fedora Core1
• Red Hat Fedora Core2
• Red Hat Linux 9.0.0 I386

References

• CVE: CVE-2004-0942
• URL: http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6A0010KBPE.html