A stack-based buffer overflow in the ssl_util_uuencode_binary function in ssl_util.c for Apache mod_ssl when mod_ssl is configured to trust the issuing CA, and "FakeBasicAuth" is being used, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a client certificate with a long subject DN. Public to full-disclosure on 17May. Fixed Apache 2 CVS 25May It is quite unlikely that users will have a vulnerable configuration of Apache, therefore this is of low risk. CAN-2004-0488 Affects: 3AS 3WS 3ES 3Desktop CAN-2004-0488 Affects: 2AS 2WS 2ES 2AW
(separate bug #125048 to track RHEL2.1 as mod_ssl was separate)
An errata has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-342.html