Packages
- apache2 - Apache HTTP server
Details
USN-6885-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apache. The patch
for CVE-2024-38474 was incomplete and caused regressions.
This update provides the fix for that issue.
Original advisory details:
Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite module
incorrectly handled certain substitutions. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to execute scripts in directories not directly
reachable by any URL, or cause a denial of service. Some environments
may require using the new UnsafeAllow3F flag to handle unsafe
substitutions. (CVE-2024-38474)
USN-6885-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apache. The patch
for CVE-2024-38474 was incomplete and caused regressions.
This update provides the fix for that issue.
Original advisory details:
Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite module
incorrectly handled certain substitutions. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to execute scripts in directories not directly
reachable by any URL, or cause a denial of service. Some environments
may require using the new UnsafeAllow3F flag to handle unsafe
substitutions. (CVE-2024-38474)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10 oracular | apache2 – 2.4.62-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 24.04 noble | apache2 – 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.6 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | apache2 – 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.14 | ||
| 20.04 focal | apache2 – 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.23 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | apache2 – 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm4 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | apache2 – 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm14 | ||
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