CVE-2006-4110
Description
Apache 2.2.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read source code of CGI programs via a request that contains uppercase (or alternate case) characters that bypass the case-sensitive ScriptAlias directive, but allow access to the file on case-insensitive file systems.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Apache 2.2.2 - CGI Script Source Code Information Disclosure
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19447/info
Apache is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly handle exceptional conditions.
An attacker can exploit this issue to retrieve script source code. Information obtained may aid in further attacks.
Versions 2.2.2 for Microsoft Windows is vulnerable to this issue; other versions may also be affected.
http://www.example.com/CGI-BIN/foo
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0 |
| sid | Fixed | 0 |
| forky | Fixed | 0 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.