GLSA 201903-21: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	03/28/2019
Bugs:	#676064
ID:	201903-21

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache Web Server, the worst of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.

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	< 2.4.38-r1	>= 2.4.38-r1	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker can possibly cause a Denial of Service condition or could bypass mod_session_cookie expiration time.

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-2.4.38-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-201903-21.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.