Gentoo: GLSA-201904-20 Normal: Apache Privilege Escalation Issue
gentoo
April 22, 2019
A vulnerability in Apache might allow an attacker to escalate privileges.
Summary
A vulnerability was discovered in Apache with MPM event, worker, or prefork.
Resolution
All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/apache-2.4.39"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2019-0211 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0211
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-20
style>.gentoo_availability{display:block;}
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.
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Severity: Normal
Title: Apache: Privilege escalation
Date: April 22, 2019
Bugs: #682306
ID: 201904-20
Background
The Apache HTTP server is one of the most popular web servers on the
Internet.
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 www-servers/apache < 2.4.39 >= 2.4.39
Impact
=====
An attacker could escalate privileges.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Related News
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!