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CVE-2004-0009

7.5 · HIGH

Apache-SSL 1.3.28+1.52 and earlier, with SSLVerifyClient set to 1 or 3 and SSLFakeBasicAuth enabled, allows remote attackers to forge a client certificate by using basic authentication with the "on…

Published Mar 3, 2004apache-sslEPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2004-0009 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache-ssl apache-ssl. It was published on March 3, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache-SSL 1.3.28+1.52 and earlier, with SSLVerifyClient set to 1 or 3 and SSLFakeBasicAuth enabled, allows remote attackers to forge a client certificate by using basic authentication with the "one-line DN" of the target user.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache-ssl. Update apache-ssl 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apache-sslapache-ssl0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0009?

CVE-2004-0009 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache-ssl apache-ssl. It was published on March 3, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-0009?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0009?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache-ssl. Update apache-ssl 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0009?

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