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Vulnerability Note VU#913704MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Apache default configuration enables directory indexingOverviewThe default installation of Apache on MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux enables directory indexing on directories that may unnecessarily disclose information about the server.I. DescriptionMandrakeSoft produces a Linux distribution called Mandrake Linux that includes the Apache web server. The default installation of Apache on Mandrake Linux enabes indexing at the root of the web server. Most of the directories of the web server are therefore browsable, and any new directories will inherit the index setting. The server may disclose directory structure, file names and locations, and possibly file contents.II. ImpactApache running on a Mandrake Linux system may disclose directory structure, file names and locations, and possibly the contents of files.III. SolutionInstall Updated PackageInstall an updated Apache package when available.
Options -Indexes </Directory> Systems Affected
Referenceshttp://www.procheckup.com/vuln.html CreditThe CERT Coordination Center thanks ProCheckup Ltd for reporting this vulnerability. This document was written by Art Manion.
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