==========================================================================
Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6885-3
September 18, 2024<\/p>\n
apache2 vulnerabilities
==========================================================================<\/p>\n
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:<\/p>\n
– Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
– Ubuntu 16.04 LTS<\/p>\n
Summary:<\/p>\n
Several security issues were fixed in Apache HTTP Server.<\/p>\n
Software Description:
– apache2: Apache HTTP server<\/p>\n
Details:<\/p>\n
USN-6885-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Apache. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.<\/p>\n
Original advisory details:<\/p>\n
Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite module
incorrectly handled certain substitutions. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to execute scripts in directories not directly
reachable by any URL, or cause a denial of service. Some environments
may require using the new UnsafeAllow3F flag to handle unsafe
substitutions. (CVE-2024-38474, CVE-2024-38475)<\/p>\n
Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled
certain response headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue
to obtain sensitive information, execute local scripts, or perform SSRF
attacks. (CVE-2024-38476)<\/p>\n
Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy module
incorrectly handled certain requests. A remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
(CVE-2024-38477)<\/p>\n
Update instructions:<\/p>\n
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:<\/p>\n
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
apache2 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm3
Available with Ubuntu Pro<\/p>\n
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
apache2 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm13
Available with Ubuntu Pro<\/p>\n
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.<\/p>\n
References:
https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/security\/notices\/USN-6885-3
https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/security\/notices\/USN-6885-2
https:\/\/ubuntu.com\/security\/notices\/USN-6885-1
CVE-2024-38474, CVE-2024-38475, CVE-2024-38476, CVE-2024-38477<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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