Gentoo: GLSA-201408-12: Apache HTTP Server: Multiple vulnerabilities
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache HTTP Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Resolution
All Apache HTTP Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/apache-2.2.27-r4"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2013-6438 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-6438 [ 2 ] CVE-2014-0098 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0098 [ 3 ] CVE-2014-0226 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0226
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201408-12
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.
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache HTTP Server, the worse of which could lead to execution of arbitrary code 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 www-servers/apache < 2.2.27-r4 >= 2.2.27-r4
Impact
===== A remote attacker could send a specially crafted request to possibly execute arbitrary code, cause Denial of Service, or obtain sensitive information.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.