GLSA 201710-32: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	10/29/2017
Bugs:	#622240, #624868, #631308
ID:	201710-32

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache, the worst of which may result in the loss of secrets.

Background

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

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
www-servers/apache	< 2.4.27-r1	>= 2.4.27-r1	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

The Optionsbleed vulnerability can leak arbitrary memory from the server process that may contain secrets. Additionally attackers may cause a Denial of Service condition, bypass authentication, or cause information loss.

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-2.4.27-r1"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201710-32.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.