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CVE-2008-2384

7.5 · HIGH

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_auth_mysql.c in the mod-auth-mysql (aka libapache2-mod-auth-mysql) module for the Apache HTTP Server 2.x, when configured to use a multibyte character set that al…

Published Jan 22, 2009joey_schulzeCWE-89EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2008-2384 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting joey_schulze mod_auth_mysql. It was published on January 22, 2009 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

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_auth_mysql.c in the mod-auth-mysql (aka libapache2-mod-auth-mysql) module for the Apache HTTP Server 2.x, when configured to use a multibyte character set that allows a \ (backslash) as part of the character encoding, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified inputs in a login request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from joey_schulze. Update mod_auth_mysql 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

Refklecker.debian.org/~white/mod-auth-mysql/CVE-2008-2384_mod-auth-mysql.patchReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/053899.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-February/053903.htmlRefopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/21/10Refsecunia.com/advisories/33627Refsecunia.com/advisories/43302Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0259.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-1002.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33392Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0226

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2384?

CVE-2008-2384 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting joey_schulze mod_auth_mysql. It was published on January 22, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2384?

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-2008-2384?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from joey_schulze. Update mod_auth_mysql 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-2008-2384?

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