RHSA-2023:1672: Important: httpd:2.4 security update

Published Apr 6, 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

15 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-filesystem<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-manual<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6
2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6

Remediation

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1672?

RHSA-2023:1672 is classified as an important security vulnerability.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:1672?

To fix RHSA-2023:1672, update the affected httpd packages to version 2.4.37-21.module+el8.2.0+18510+68528e70.6.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2023:1672?

The affected packages under RHSA-2023:1672 include httpd, httpd-devel, httpd-tools, and their corresponding debuginfo packages.

4

What is the main issue addressed in RHSA-2023:1672?

RHSA-2023:1672 addresses an HTTP request splitting vulnerability related to mod_rewrite and mod_proxy (CVE-2023-25690).

5

What is the recommended action for administrators regarding RHSA-2023:1672?

Administrators are recommended to apply the security updates promptly to mitigate any risks associated with the vulnerability.

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