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CVE-2013-4365

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the fcgid_header_bucket_read function in fcgid_bucket.c in the mod_fcgid module before 2.3.9 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to have an unspecified…

Published Oct 17, 2013apacheCWE-787EPSS 13.60%

Overview

CVE-2013-4365 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_fcgid. It was published on October 17, 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in the fcgid_header_bucket_read function in fcgid_bucket.c in the mod_fcgid module before 2.3.9 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update mod_fcgid 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
apachemod_fcgid>= 0, < 2.3.9Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4365?

CVE-2013-4365 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_fcgid. It was published on October 17, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4365?

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-2013-4365?

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

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