CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2343

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Apache HTTP Server 2.0.47 and earlier allows local users to bypass .htaccess file restrictions, as specified in httpd.conf with directives such as Deny From All, by using an ErrorDocument directive. The vendor has disputed this issue, since the .htaccess mechanism is only intended to restrict external web access, and a local user already has the privileges to perform the same operations without using ErrorDocument.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is low because the vulnerability only affects local users who already have system access and can potentially bypass directory access restrictions, but the vendor considers it not a real threat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade Apache HTTP Server to a version later than 2.0.47 if possible, and monitor local access to the server to detect unauthorized actions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Apache HTTP Server 2.0.47 and earlier allows local users to bypass .htaccess file restrictions, as specified in httpd.conf with directives such as Deny From All, by using an ErrorDocument directive. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, since the .htaccess mechanism is only intended to restrict external web access, and a local user already has the privileges to perform the same operations without using ErrorDocument

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