CVE-2004-0885

Description

The mod_ssl module in Apache 2.0.35 through 2.0.52, when using the "SSLCipherSuite" directive in directory or location context, allows remote clients to bypass intended restrictions by using any cipher suite that is allowed by the virtual host configuration.

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.91% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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References

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11360 vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-562.html vendor advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-081.htm
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-177-1 vendor advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109786159119069&w=2 mailing list
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-816.html vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10384 vdb entry signature
http://secunia.com/advisories/19072 third party advisory
http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX01123 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17671 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-600.html patch vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102198-1 vendor advisory
http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=31505
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0789 vdb entry
http://www.apacheweek.com/features/security-20
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/54a42d4b01968df1117cea77fc53d6beb931c0e05936ad02af93e9ac%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E mailing list
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0885?
CVE-2004-0885 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0885?
To fix CVE-2004-0885, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0885 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2004-0885 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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