CVE-2005-2700 describes a critical vulnerability in mod_ssl versions prior to 2.8.24, affecting Apache HTTP Server on various Linux distributions. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by failing to properly enforce "SSLVerifyClient require" in per-location contexts when "SSLVerifyClient optional" is globally configured. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.0.35, < 2.0.55CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:5.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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