Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2361633

First published: Tue Apr 22 2025(Updated: )

An unauthenticated attacker can crash the Apache httpd process by sending an empty POST request when OIDCPreservePost is enabled in mod_auth_openidc. This leads to denial of service.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache HTTP Server
OpenID mod_auth_openidc

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2361633?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2361633 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • Who is impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2361633?

    Apache HTTP Server and mod_auth_openidc users with OIDCPreservePost enabled are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2361633.

  • How does REDHAT-BUG-2361633 affect Apache httpd?

    REDHAT-BUG-2361633 allows an unauthenticated attacker to crash the Apache httpd process by sending an empty POST request.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2361633?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2361633, disable OIDCPreservePost in the mod_auth_openidc configuration.

  • What actions should I take upon identifying REDHAT-BUG-2361633 on my server?

    Immediately review your Apache httpd configuration and consider disabling OIDCPreservePost to mitigate the vulnerability.

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