CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2700

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in mod_ssl before version 2.8.24, when 'SSLVerifyClient optional' is set in the global virtual host configuration, does not properly enforce 'SSLVerifyClient require' in a per-location context, allowing remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential bypass of SSL client authentication in specific locations, which may lead to unauthorized access to protected resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade mod_ssl to version 2.8.24 or later, and verify SSLVerifyClient configuration in location contexts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

ssl_engine_kernel.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.24, when using "SSLVerifyClient optional" in the global virtual host configuration, does not properly enforce "SSLVerifyClient require" in a per-location context, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS