SB2021100718 - Remote code execution in Apache HTTP Server
Published: October 7, 2021 Updated: April 30, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021100718
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42013)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient fix for the path traversal vulnerability #VU57063 (CVE-2021-41733). A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected server and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.