Check Point Advisories

Apache Server mod_proxy_ftp Wildcard Characters Cross-Site Scripting (CVE-2008-2939)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2008-327
Date Published:	30 Sep 2009
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Tuesday 25 October, 2011
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2008-2939
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	The Apache HTTP server is the most popular web server used on the Internet. The server is capable of being utilized with numerous different options and configurations, with a wide variety of plug-in modules which are loaded at run-time to extend its functionality. There exist a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apache mod_proxy_ftp module. The flaw is due to lack of sanitization of 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 in the response by the Apache HTTP server. If code execution is successful, the behaviour of the target will depend on the contents of the malicious script code.

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, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Apache Server mod_proxy_ftp Wildcard Characters Cross-Site Scripting protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Apache Server Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apache Server mod_proxy_ftp wildcard characters cross-site scripting