Slackware Linux update for httpd
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-39884 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system httpd Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU93729
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39884
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing legacy content-type based configuration of handlers, such as "AddType" and similar configuration when files are requested indirectly. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and view contents of files, for example the source code of a PHP script can be served instead of interpreted.
Update the affected package httpd.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 15.0
httpd: before 2.4.61
External linkshttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2024&m=slackware-security.355054
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
