Major Security Hole in Windows Version of Apache Server

Author: Bradford Schmidt
Published: March 08, 2010 at 11:10 am
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IT computer company Sense of Security has published a report detailing a major security flaw in version 2.2.14 of the Windows version of the hugely popular Apache web server software.

According to the company, there's a vulnerability in th "mod_isapi" module that can allow a hacker to gain remote access to the server and gain complete control of the system. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache 2.2.15 immediately.

 
 

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Bradford Schmidt is a feature writer at the award-winning newspaper Florida Weekly. He is also a freelance writer and editor that covers food, music and technology. His newspaper columns and features are reprinted on his blog, BradfordSchmidt.com, …

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