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Serious Apache Exploit Discovered

Posted by Soulskill on from the time-to-update dept.

bennyboy64 writes "An IT security company has discovered a serious exploit in Apache's HTTP web server, which could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of a database. ZDNet reports the vulnerability exists in Apache's core mod_isapi module. By exploiting the module, an attacker could remotely gain system privileges that would compromise data security. Users of Apache 2.2.14 and earlier are advised to upgrade to Apache 2.2.15, which fixes the exploit." Note: according to the advisory, this exploit is exclusive to Windows.

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  1. It's unanimous! by ipquickly · · Score: 5, Funny

    7 out of the first 8 posts agree that this is Windows only.

    1. Re:It's unanimous! by rvw · · Score: 4, Funny

      7 out of the first 8 posts agree that this is Windows only.

      You must be using Windows Calculator!

  2. You bastards gave me a heart attack! by SlappyBastard · · Score: 4, Funny

    I had to read the article to see it was Windows only . . . whew.

    --
    I scream. You scream. I assume that means we're both acquainted with the problem. We proceed.
  3. Gain Complete Control by ArundelCastle · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would really like to make a shirt that says: "This T-shirt has a serious exploit that allows a remote attacker to gain complete control."
    It should be printed around the bottom hem for maximum effect.
    Could also work on tighty whiteys.

    I said I'd like to make it, not wear it. :-)