SB2012111705 - Fedora EPEL 5 update for mod_security
Published: November 17, 2012 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2012111705
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4528)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
The mod_security2 module before 2.7.0 for the Apache HTTP Server allows remote attackers to bypass rules, and deliver arbitrary POST data to a PHP application, via a multipart request in which an invalid part precedes the crafted data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.