Gentoo Linux GLSA-201610-02 Normal: Apache Server Request Smuggling
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October 6, 2016
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache, the worst of which could allow HTTP request smuggling attacks or a Denial of Service condition
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache HTTP Server. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/apache-2.4.23"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-3581 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-3581 [ 2 ] CVE-2015-3183 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3183 [ 3 ] CVE-2016-1546 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-1546 [ 4 ] CVE-2016-4979 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-4979
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-02
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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.
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Severity: Normal
Title: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: October 06, 2016
Bugs: #524680, #536684, #554948, #557198, #583276, #588138
ID: 201610-02
Topics Covered
Background
Apache HTTP Server is one of the most popular web servers on the
Internet.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-servers/apache < 2.4.23 *> 2.2.31
>= 2.4.23
Impact
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Remote attackers could bypass intended access restrictions, conduct
HTTP request smuggling attacks, or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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