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Debian 8 DSA-3788-2 Critical Fix: Tomcat8 Denial Of Service

The update for tomcat8 issued as DSA-3788-1 caused that the server could return HTTP 400 errors under certain circumstances. Updated packages are now available to correct this issue. For reference, the original advisory text follows. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3788-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso February 22, 2017 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : tomcat8 The update for tomcat8 issued as DSA-3788-1 caused that the server could return HTTP 400 errors under certain circumstances. Updated packages are now available to correct this issue. For reference, the original advisory text follows. It was discovered that a programming error in the processing of HTTPS requests in the Apache Tomcat servlet and JSP engine may result in denial of service via an infinite loop. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 8.0.14-1+deb8u8. We recommend that you upgrade your tomcat8 packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Ubuntu DSA-1234-5 addresses Nginx vulnerabilities related to unauthorized access and significant disruption following earlier concerns.. Debian Security, Tomcat 8 Update, Denial of Service Fix. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Feb 22, 2017 •Critical Debian