RHSA-2023:1597: 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<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-filesystem<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-manual<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.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 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_ssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_http2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.15.7-5.module+el8.6.0+18506+34b194fb.2
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_ldap to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_proxy_html to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_session to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade mod_md to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.8-8.module+el8.3.0+6814+67d1e611
  22. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4

Event History

Jul 3, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:48 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:48 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1597?

The severity of RHSA-2023:1597 is considered critical due to HTTP request splitting vulnerabilities.

2

What does CVE-2023-25690 in RHSA-2023:1597 refer to?

CVE-2023-25690 refers to a vulnerability that allows HTTP request splitting through the use of mod_rewrite and mod_proxy in httpd.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2023:1597?

To fix RHSA-2023:1597, update the httpd package to version 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 or higher.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1597?

The affected packages include httpd, httpd-debuginfo, httpd-tools, and several other related packages in the specified version range.

5

Is RHSA-2023:1597 related to Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities?

Yes, RHSA-2023:1597 is related to vulnerabilities in the Apache HTTP Server that could allow for HTTP request splitting.

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