SB2023020949 - SUSE update for apache2-mod_security2 



SB2023020949 - SUSE update for apache2-mod_security2

Published: February 9, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023020949
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48279)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when parsing HTTP multipart requests. A remote attacker can send specially crafted input to the application and bypass the Web Application Firewall.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.