Apache 'mod_proxy_ftp' Module Command Injection Vulnerability (Linux)

Summary
The host is running Apache and is prone to Command Injection vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in the context of the affected application, and can cause the arbitrary command injection. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to Apache HTTP Server version 2.2.15 or later For updates refer to http://www.apache.org/
Insight
The flaw is due to error in the mod_proxy_ftp module which can be exploited via vectors related to the embedding of these commands in the Authorization HTTP header.
Affected
Apache HTTP Server on Linux.
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