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CVE-2007-1742

3.7 · LOW

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized o…

Published Apr 13, 2007apacheEPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2007-1742 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on April 13, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 uses a partial comparison for verifying whether the current directory is within the document root, which might allow local users to perform unauthorized operations on incorrect directories, as demonstrated using "html_backup" and "htmleditor" under an "html" directory. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the vendor disputes the issue because "the attacks described rely on an insecure server configuration" in which the user "has write access to the document root."

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

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References

Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=511Refmarc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511568709063&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511834512138&w=2Refosvdb.org/38640Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1017904Reflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=511Refmarc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511568709063&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=apache-httpd-dev&m=117511834512138&w=2Refosvdb.org/38640Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1017904

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1742?

CVE-2007-1742 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on April 13, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-1742?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1742?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1742?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1742 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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