CVE-2007-6514

Description

Apache HTTP Server, when running on Linux with a document root on a Windows share mounted using smbfs, allows remote attackers to obtain unprocessed content such as source files for .php programs via a trailing "\" (backslash), which is not handled by the intended AddType directive.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.45% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485316/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3479 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26939 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39158 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6514?
CVE-2007-6514 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-6514?
To fix CVE-2007-6514, 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-2007-6514 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2007-6514 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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