First published: Tue Apr 02 2019(Updated: )
In Apache HTTP Server 2.4 releases 2.4.17 to 2.4.38, with MPM event, worker or prefork, code executing in less-privileged child processes or threads (including scripts executed by an in-process scripting interpreter) could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the parent process (usually root) by manipulating the scoreboard. Non-Unix systems are not affected.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Apache Http Server | >=2.4.17<=2.4.38 |
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The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1694980 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1694980, you should upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.39 or newer.
Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.17 through 2.4.38 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1694980.
REDHAT-BUG-1694980 allows for arbitrary code execution in less-privileged child processes or threads.
There are no recommended workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1694980; upgrading is the safest option.