GLSA 201504-03: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	04/11/2015
Bugs:	#535948
ID:	201504-03

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache HTTP Server, the worst of which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Background

Apache HTTP Server is one of the most popular web servers on the Internet.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
www-servers/apache	< 2.2.29	>= 2.2.29	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache HTTP Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/apache-2.2.29"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201504-03.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.