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Sun Solaris Apache "mod_alias" and "mod_rewrite" Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory: SA10845
Release Date: 2004-02-11
Last Update: 2005-08-11
Popularity: 8,620 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Sun Solaris 8
Sun Solaris 9

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0542


Description:
Sun has acknowledged some vulnerabilities in Apache bundled with Solaris. These can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or escalate privileges.

For more information:
SA10096

Solution:
Apply patches.

-- SPARC Platform --

Solaris 8:
Apply patch 116973-02 or later.

Solaris 9:
Apply patch 113146-03 or later .

-- x86 Platform --

Solaris 8:
Apply patch 116974-02 or later.

Solaris 9:
Apply patch 114145-02 or later.

Changelog:
2005-08-11: Updated "Solution" section.

Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57496-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101841-1

Other References:
SA10096:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10096/


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