Improper Configuration Handling in Red Hat Enterprise Linux httpd Server
CVE-2017-12171

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Httpd
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2018

What is CVE-2017-12171?

A flaw exists in the configuration parsing of the httpd server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, specifically in version 2.2.15-60. This vulnerability stems from a regression that misinterprets comments in 'Allow' and 'Deny' directives. As a result, an administrator may inadvertently create a scenario where unauthorized clients gain access to resources that should be restricted, compromising the security of the web application.

Affected Version(s)

httpd 2.2.15-60

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101516
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2972
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039633
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-12171 : Improper Configuration Handling in Red Hat Enterprise Linux httpd Server