RHSA-2023:1597: Important: httpd:2.4 security update
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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redhat/httpdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-filesystemto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-manualto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-toolsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4 - Upgrade
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redhat/httpdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-toolsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.4.37-47.module+el8.6.0+18507+843660a1.4.aa - Upgrade
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httpdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch httpd:2.4 security update - Compensating control
After installing the updated httpd packages, confirm the httpd daemon restarts automatically as stated in the advisory (and plan monitoring during the restart).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1597?
The severity of RHSA-2023:1597 is considered critical due to HTTP request splitting vulnerabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.