Advisory Published

USN-3937-2: Apache vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Apr 10 2019(Updated: )

USN-3937-1 and USN-3627-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Apache. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Simon Kappel discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_auth_digest module incorrectly handled threads. A remote attacker with valid credentials could possibly use this issue to authenticate using another username, bypassing access control restrictions. (CVE-2019-0217) Alex Nichols and Jakob Hirsch discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_authnz_ldap module incorrectly handled missing charset encoding headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2017-15710) Robert Swiecki discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the server to crash, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2018-1301) Nicolas Daniels discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly generated the nonce when creating HTTP Digest authentication challenges. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to replay HTTP requests across a cluster of servers. (CVE-2018-1312)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/apache2.2-bin<2.2.22-1ubuntu1.15
2.2.22-1ubuntu1.15
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What vulnerabilities are fixed in USN-3937-2?

    USN-3937-2 fixes several vulnerabilities in Apache, including CVE-2017-15710, CVE-2018-1301, and CVE-2018-1312.

  • How do these vulnerabilities impact Apache?

    These vulnerabilities can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, disclose sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

  • Is Apache version 2.2.22-1ubuntu1.15 affected?

    No, Apache version 2.2.22-1ubuntu1.15 is not affected by the vulnerabilities fixed in USN-3937-2.

  • What should I do if I am using Ubuntu 12.04 ESM with Apache?

    If you are using Ubuntu 12.04 ESM with Apache, you should update to the latest version provided in USN-3937-2.

  • Where can I get more information about the vulnerabilities?

    You can find more information about the vulnerabilities fixed in USN-3937-2 on the Ubuntu Security Notices website.

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