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CVE-2013-2249

7.5 · HIGH

mod_session_dbd.c in the mod_session_dbd module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.5 proceeds with save operations for a session without considering the dirty flag and the requirement for a new s…

Published Jul 23, 2013apacheEPSS 14.26%

Overview

CVE-2013-2249 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on July 23, 2013 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

mod_session_dbd.c in the mod_session_dbd module in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.5 proceeds with save operations for a session without considering the dirty flag and the requirement for a new session ID, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachehttp_server2.4.1Affected

References

Refkb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10698Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc/httpd/httpd/trunk/modules/session/mod_session_dbd.c?r1=1409170&r2=1488158&diff_format=hReftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-2249Refwww.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.6Refhttpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlReflists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/r05b5357d1f6bd106f41541ee7d87aafe3f5ea4dc3e9bde5ce09baff8%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/r476d175be0aaf4a17680ef98c5153b4d336eaef76fb2224cc94c463a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3EReflists.apache.org/thread.html/r76142b8c5119df2178be7c2dba88fde552eedeec37ea993dfce68d1d%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2249?

CVE-2013-2249 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on July 23, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-2249?

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-2013-2249?

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-2013-2249?

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