USN-2625-1: Apache HTTP Server update

Published Jun 2, 2015
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Updated

As a security improvement, this update makes the following changes to the Apache package in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: Added support for ECC keys and ECDH ciphers. The SSLProtocol configuration directive now allows specifying the TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols. Ephemeral key handling has been improved, including allowing DH parameters to be loaded from the SSL certificate file specified in SSLCertificateFile. The export cipher suites are now disabled by default.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/apache2.2-bin<2.2.22-1ubuntu1.9
2.2.22-1ubuntu1.9
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04

Event History

Jun 2, 2015
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this update?

The vulnerability ID for this update is USN-2625-1.

2

What is the title of this update?

The title of this update is 'USN-2625-1: Apache HTTP Server update'.

3

What changes does this update make to the Apache package in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

This update adds support for ECC keys and ECDH ciphers, allows specifying the TLSv1.1 and TLSv1.2 protocols in the SSLProtocol configuration directive, and improves ephemeral key handling.

4

What is the recommended version of Apache package to fix this vulnerability?

The recommended version of the Apache package to fix this vulnerability is 2.2.22-1ubuntu1.9.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [Link 1](https://launchpad.net/bugs/1197884), [Link 2](https://launchpad.net/bugs/1400473), [Link 3](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/2.2.22-1ubuntu1.9).

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