CVE-2005-2700: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2700: ssl_engine_kernel.c in mod_ssl before 2.8.24, when using "SSLVerifyClient optional" in the global virtual h...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-2700 is an access-control bypass in older mod_ssl. In a specific configuration, a site that expected client certificates for protected locations might not enforce that requirement. The risk is mainly for legacy Apache/mod_ssl deployments that relied on TLS client certificates to gate sensitive content. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running mod_ssl before 2.8.24 with global SSLVerifyClient optional and stricter per-location SSLVerifyClient require rules. The bundle does not identify exact affected OS package versions beyond vendor advisory references. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy Apache/mod_ssl systems using client certificates for sensitive areas. For modern or unaffected stacks, treat this as a legacy exposure review rather than an emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade mod_ssl to 2.8.24 or a vendor-patched package.; Check Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, or relevant vendor advisories for fixed builds.; Avoid relying on per-location SSLVerifyClient require under a globally optional client-certificate policy..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 6, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10416CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=167195CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
SuSE-SA:2006:051CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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