# CVE-2002-1157: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mod\_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, when UseCanonicalName is off and wildcard DNS is enabled,

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, when UseCanonicalName is off and wildcard DNS is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute script as other web site visitors, via the server name in an HTTPS response on the SSL port, which is used in a self-referencing URL, a different vulnerability than CAN-2002-0840.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0374.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-243.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6029
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-222.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-106.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-251.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-181
- http://www.osvdb.org/2107
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2512.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10457.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-072.php
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/296753
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000541
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-248.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-244.html

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