RHSA-2023:1673: 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

26 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-filesystem<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-manual<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa
2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.aa

Remediation

Event History

Jan 18, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·05:47 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2023:1673?

The severity of RHSA-2023:1673 is considered high due to the potential for HTTP request splitting.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2023:1673?

To fix RHSA-2023:1673, update the httpd package to version 2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5 or later.

3

What versions of httpd are affected by RHSA-2023:1673?

Affected versions for RHSA-2023:1673 include any versions prior to 2.4.37-51.module+el8.7.0+18499+2e106f0b.5.

4

What is CVE-2023-25690 in relation to RHSA-2023:1673?

CVE-2023-25690 relates to an HTTP request splitting vulnerability in the httpd server's mod_rewrite and mod_proxy modules.

5

Does RHSA-2023:1673 require immediate action?

Yes, immediate action is recommended to mitigate the risk of exploitation due to the identified vulnerability.

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