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Update Protection against Apache mod_imap and mod_imagemap Module Cross-Site Scripting

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2007-364
Date Published:
Severity:
Last Updated:
Source: Secunia Advisory: SA28046
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2007-5000
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server 1.3.0 - 1.3.39
Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server 2.0.35 - 2.0.61
Apache Software Foundation HTTP Server 2.2.0 - 2.2.6
Vulnerability Description
Apache HTTP server is a web server application that has a very broad user base. The software is made compliant to most W3C standards and recommendation. Apache HTTP server has a modular framework for developing and loading feature extension modules. Some of the Apache HTTP server features are shipped as official modules.
Vulnerability Details
There exist a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache mod_imap and mod_imagemap Module. The flaw is due to lack of validation of the user supplied input data. The flaw may be exploited by malicious users to execute arbitrary HTML code on target user's web browser, within the context of a trusted web site.
An attack targeting this vulnerability can result in the injection and execution of script code. If code execution is successful, the behaviour of the target will depend on the intention of the attacker

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway R75

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections > By Protocol > IPS Software Blade > Application Intelligence > Web Servers > Apache.
2. In the right pane, double-click the Apache mod_imap and mod_imagemap Module Cross-Site Scripting protection.
3. In the Protection Details window, click on Edit. Choose the protection's Action (Override IPS Policy with: Prevent/Detect), and apply Additional Settings.
4. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation
Attack Information: Apache mod_imap and mod_imagemap module cross-site scripting