USN-6294-2: HAProxy vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2023
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Updated

USN-6294-1 fixed vulnerabilities in HAProxy. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Ben Kallus discovered that HAProxy incorrectly handled empty Content-Length headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to manipulate the payload and bypass certain restrictions.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/haproxy<2.0.31-0ubuntu0.2
2.0.31-0ubuntu0.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Aug 17, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this HAProxy vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this HAProxy vulnerability is USN-6294-2.

2

What is the severity of USN-6294-2?

The severity of USN-6294-2 has not been disclosed in the provided information.

3

What software is affected by USN-6294-2?

The software affected by USN-6294-2 is HAProxy version 2.0.31-0ubuntu0.2 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

4

How do I fix the USN-6294-2 vulnerability?

To fix the USN-6294-2 vulnerability, update HAProxy to version 2.0.31-0ubuntu0.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about USN-6294-2?

More information about USN-6294-2 can be found at the following references: [CVE-2023-40225](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-40225), [USN-6294-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6294-1), [Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/haproxy/2.0.31-0ubuntu0.2).

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