OSVDB ID: 562

Title: Apache HTTP Server mod_info /server-info Information Disclosure

Info

Disclosure

Jan 01, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Apache Web Server contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure.  The issue is triggered when a remote attacker requests the /server-info directive, which will disclose a variety of information about the web server including server version, operating system, web server path, enabled modules and more.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Edit the <Location /server-info> in httpd.conf to only allow access from trusted IP addresses.

Products

Apache Software Foundation

Apache

All Versions

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/562