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Old 01-06-2006, 02:59 AM   #1
dpirvulescu
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Server Update


I scan a server using Nessus. In the report I have some holes like:

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The remote host is running a version of Apache2 which is older than 2.0.51.

It is reported that versions prior 2.0.51 are prone to a remote denial of
service issue. An attacker may issue a specific sequence of DAV LOCK commands
to crash the process. If Apache is configured to use threads, it may
completely crash the Apache process.

In addition to this, versions prior 2.0.51 are prone to a remote buffer
overflow when parsing an URI sent over IPv6. An attacker may use this flaw
to execute arbitrary code on the remote host or to deny service to legitimate
users.

See also : http://nagoya.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31183
Solution : Upgrade to Apache 2.0.51
Risk factor : High
CVE : CVE-2004-0786, CVE-2004-0747, CVE-2004-0751, CVE-2004-0748, CVE-2004-0809
BID : 11185, 11187
Nessus ID : 14748
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The server is a Mandriva Corporate 3.0 and I made the security updates daily. My question is: This security updates solve the problem reported by Nessus scanner or I must download the last Apache version and install it on the server.
 
Old 01-06-2006, 04:39 PM   #2
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You should have full update support provided through 2009 according to Mandriva's website. Many vendors will release patched versions of certain "stable" Apache versions instead of running whatever is considered to be the current release. As long as you are running the most current update you should be protected from known vulns. According to Mandriva's security site, the most updated version of Apache for Corporate 3.0 is the apache2-2.0.48-6.11.C30mdk version. Check your Apache version against that to be sure it's updated.
 
Old 01-09-2006, 07:50 AM   #3
dpirvulescu
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I have Apache 2.0.48 and also the latest update from the Mandriva. I thnik it means that I will have no security problem. Thank you for your support.
 
  


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