# CVE-2001-1556: The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-14 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The log files in Apache web server contain information directly supplied by clients and does not filter or quote control characters, which could allow remote attackers to hide HTTP requests and spoof source IP addresses when logs are viewed with UNIX programs such as cat, tail, and grep.

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## References

- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7363.php
- http://httpd.apache.org/docs/logs.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0231.html

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