OSVDB ID: 29536 Title: Apache Tcl mod_tcl set_var Function Remote Format String |
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A remote format string vulnerability exists in mod_tcl for the Apache HTTP server. There are format string errors in tcl_cmds.c and tcl_core.c when calling the "set_var()" with user supplied input. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code. |
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Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Private, Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 1.0.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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