CVE - CVE-2010-2791

CVE-ID
CVE-2010-2791	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
Description
mod_proxy in httpd in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9, when running on Unix, does not close the backend connection if a timeout occurs when reading a response from a persistent connection, which allows remote attackers to obtain a potentially sensitive response intended for a different client in opportunistic circumstances via a normal HTTP request. NOTE: this is the same issue as CVE-2010-2068, but for a different OS and set of affected versions.
References
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MLIST:[oss-security] 20100730 CVE-2010-2791: mod_proxy information leak affecting 2.2.9 only URL:http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/30/1 CONFIRM:http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2013-1899555.html MANDRIVA:MDVSA-2013:150 URL:http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150 REDHAT:RHSA-2010:0659 URL:http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0659.html BID:42102 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42102 XF:apache-modproxy-info-disclsoure(60883) URL:https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60883
Assigning CNA
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Date Entry Created
20100722	Disclaimer: The entry creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20100722)
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