Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an Apache HTTP Server flaw in mod_mime where a crafted Content-Type response header can make the server read one byte beyond a buffer. The likely business impact is limited information exposure or instability, but exposed legacy Apache servers should still be updated because affected versions are old. Exposure is most likely on internet-facing or internal Apache HTTP Server instances running affected 2.2.x or 2.4.x versions, including vendor-packaged Apache builds embedded in appliances or platforms listed by downstream advisories. Handle through normal patch management with priority for public-facing legacy Apache systems. This is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but the affected versions are old and commonly exposed web infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache httpd to 2.4.26 or later, or a vendor-fixed package.; Retire Apache 2.2 where possible; use supported vendor-maintained packages.; Review Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, Apple, HPE, NetApp, and Oracle advisories for packaged fixes..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:2479CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:2483CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-7679CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180601-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.nomachine.com/SU08O00185CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbux03908en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:3475CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [dev] 20170619 CVE-2017-7679: mod_mime buffer overreadCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03821en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:3195CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3476CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3477CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3194CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2017:3193CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201710-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- RHSA-2017:2478CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [4/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048743 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [httpd-cvs] 20190815 svn commit: r1048742 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-09CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [httpd-cvs] 20200401 svn commit: r1058586 [3/4] - in /websites/staging/httpd/trunk/content: ./ security/vulnerabilities-httpd.xml security/vulnerabilities_13.html security/vulnerabilities_20.html security/vulnerabilities_22.html security/vulnerabilities_24.htmlCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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Buffer Over-read
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