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Gentoo: 2015 GLSA-201504-03 Normal: Apache Execution Risks

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Calendar Grey April 11, 2015
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
Several security flaws in Apache HTTP Server may permit remote code execution or cause a Denial of Service; immediate upgrade is advised.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache HTTP Server, the worst of which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Summary

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

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service gentoo code execution apache normal severity

Resolution

All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/apache-2.2.29"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2014-0118 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0118 [ 2 ] CVE-2014-0226 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0226 [ 3 ] CVE-2014-0231 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0231 [ 4 ] CVE-2014-5704 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-5704

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-03
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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.

Severity: Normal
Title: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: April 11, 2015
Bugs: #535948
ID: 201504-03

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Topics Covered

security advisory denial of service gentoo code execution apache normal severity

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache HTTP Server, the worst of which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Background

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

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 www-servers/apache < 2.2.29 >= 2.2.29

Impact

===== A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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