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>> Apache-SSL "ExpandCert()" Environment Variable Overwrite Vulnerability
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Title : Apache-SSL "ExpandCert()" Environment Variable Overwrite Vulnerability
VUPEN ID : VUPEN/ADV-2008-1079
CVE ID : CVE-2008-0555
Rated as : Low Risk 
Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2008-04-03
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A vulnerability has been identified in Apache-SSL, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass security restrictions and disclose sensitive information. This issue is caused by an error in the "ExpandCert()" function when handling client certificates, which could be exploited by attackers to overwrite environment variables and disclose memory data by manipulating the relative distinguished name in a certificate.
Affected Products
Apache-SSL versions prior to 1.3.41/1.59
Solution
Upgrade to apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 :
http://www.apache-ssl.org/#Download
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1079
http://www.apache-ssl.org/advisory-cve-2008-0555.txt
Credits
Vulnerability reported by Alexander Klink (Cynops GmbH).
ChangeLog
2008-04-03 : Initial release
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