CVE-2004-0885 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass SSL cipher restrictions in Apache mod_ssl when specific directory-level directives are used, potentially weakening encryption.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2004-0885?

CVE-2004-0885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server, published on 16 Oct 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The mod_ssl module in Apache 2.0.35 through 2.0.52, when using the "SSLCipherSuite" directive in directory or location context, allows remote clients to bypass intended restrictions by using any cipher suite that is allowed by the virtual host configuration.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0885?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0885?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2004-0885 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0885 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0885, GHSA-xxhg-c875-v6qf.

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