Packages
- apache2 - Apache HTTP server
Details
USN-6885-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache. The patch for
CVE-2024-38474 was incomplete and caused a regression.
This update provides the fix for this issue.
Original advisory details:
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)
USN-6885-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache. The patch for
CVE-2024-38474 was incomplete and caused a regression.
This update provides the fix for this issue.
Original advisory details:
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)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 noble | apache2 – 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.8 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | apache2 – 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.16 | ||
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