RHSA-2023:1596: Important: httpd:2.4 security update

Published Apr 4, 2023
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Updated

The httpd packages provide the Apache HTTP Server, a powerful, efficient, and extensible web server.Security Fix(es): httpd: HTTP request splitting with modrewrite and modproxy (CVE-2023-25690) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-filesystem<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-manual<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-filesystem to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-manual to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6.aa
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch httpd:2.4 security update

Event History

Mar 24, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:03 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1596?

The severity of RHSA-2023:1596, which addresses HTTP request splitting in Apache HTTP Server, is considered to be significant due to the potential impact on web applications.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:1596?

To fix RHSA-2023:1596, update the httpd package to version 2.4.37-39.module+el8.4.0+18509+78723510.6 or later.

3

What is the main vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2023:1596?

RHSA-2023:1596 addresses a vulnerability that allows HTTP request splitting when using mod_rewrite and mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1596?

Affected packages include httpd, httpd-filesystem, httpd-manual, and several related packages in the specified versions.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2023:1596?

There is no official workaround for RHSA-2023:1596, so users are strongly advised to apply the security update.

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