GLSA 201903-21: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities

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.

License

Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

Thank you!