GLSA 201610-02: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	10/06/2016
Bugs:	#524680, #536684, #554948, #557198, #583276, #588138
ID:	201610-02

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache, the worst of which could allow HTTP request smuggling attacks or a Denial of Service condition.

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	< 2.4.23	>= 2.2.31	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

Remote attackers could bypass intended access restrictions, conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks, 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-2.4.23"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201610-02.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.