Vulnerabilities > CVE-2002-0185 - Unspecified vulnerability in Apache MOD Python
Attack vector
NETWORK Attack complexity
LOW Privileges required
NONE Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL Integrity impact
PARTIAL Availability impact
PARTIAL Summary
mod_python version 2.7.6 and earlier allows a module indirectly imported by a published module to then be accessed via the publisher, which allows remote attackers to call possibly dangerous functions from the imported module.
Vulnerable Configurations
Nessus
NASL family | Web Servers |
NASL id | MOD_PYTHON_HANDLE.NASL |
description | The remote host is using the Apache mod_python module which is version 2.7.6 or older. These versions allow a module which is indirectly imported by a published module to then be accessed via the publisher, which allows remote attackers to call possibly dangerous functions from the imported module. |
last seen | 2020-06-01 |
modified | 2020-06-02 |
plugin id | 10947 |
published | 2002-05-02 |
reporter | This script is Copyright (C) 2002-2018 Thomas Reinke |
source | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/10947 |
title | mod_python < 2.7.8 Module Importing Privilege Function Execution |
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References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000477
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8997.php
- http://www.modpython.org/pipermail/mod_python/2002-April/001991.html
- http://www.modpython.org/pipermail/mod_python/2002-April/002003.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-070.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4656