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TITLE:
Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy Reverse Proxy Mode Security Bypass
Weakness

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46288

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-10-23

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DESCRIPTION:
A weakness has been reported in Apache HTTP Server, which can be
exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security
restrictions.

The weakness is caused due to the mod_proxy module, when configured
in reverse proxy mode, incorrectly processing certain web requests.
This can be exploited to send requests to an unintended server behind
the proxy via a specially crafted URL.

Successful exploitation requires the use of "ProxyPassMatch" and
"RewriteRule" configuration directives with a certain pattern match.

The weakness is reported in all 2.x versions.

SOLUTION:
Apply patch.

Further details available in Customer Area:
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PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Michael Jordon and David Robinson, Context Information Security Ltd.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
Apache:
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/httpd-announce/201110.mbox/browser

Context Information Security Ltd:
http://www.contextis.com/research/blog/reverseproxybypass/

OTHER REFERENCES:
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DEEP LINKS:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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