562 : Apache HTTP Server mod_info /server-info Information Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1999-01-01

Description

Apache Web Server contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker requests the /server-info directive, which will disclose a variety of information about the web server including server version, operating system, web server path, enabled modules and more.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Misconfiguration
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Edit the <Location /server-info> in httpd.conf to only allow access from trusted IP addresses.

Products

Apache Software Foundation

Apache

All Versions

References

ISS X-Force ID: 16890
Related OSVDB ID: 561
Vendor URL: http://httpd.apache.org/
Generic Informational URL: http://httpd.apache.org/docs/mod/mod_info.html

Tools & Filters

Nikto	3303
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Snort	1520

Manual Testing Notes

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