USN-6530-1: HAProxy vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2023
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Updated

It was discovered that HAProxy incorrectly handled URI components containing the hash character (#). A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information, or to bypass certain pathend rules.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/haproxy<2.6.9-1ubuntu1.2
2.6.9-1ubuntu1.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=23.04
All of the following
ubuntu/haproxy<2.4.22-0ubuntu0.22.04.3
2.4.22-0ubuntu0.22.04.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/haproxy<2.0.31-0ubuntu0.3
2.0.31-0ubuntu0.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Event History

Dec 5, 2023
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the HAProxy vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for the HAProxy vulnerability is USN-6530-1.

2

What is the impact of the HAProxy vulnerability?

The HAProxy vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or bypass certain rules.

3

Which versions of HAProxy are affected by the vulnerability?

The versions of HAProxy affected by the vulnerability are 2.6.9-1ubuntu1.2, 2.4.22-0ubuntu0.22.04.3, and 2.0.31-0ubuntu0.3.

4

What is the recommended remedy for the HAProxy vulnerability?

The recommended remedy for the HAProxy vulnerability is to update to version 2.6.9-1ubuntu1.2 (for Ubuntu 23.04), version 2.4.22-0ubuntu0.22.04.3 (for Ubuntu 22.04), or version 2.0.31-0ubuntu0.3 (for Ubuntu 20.04).

5

Where can I find more information about the HAProxy vulnerability?

More information about the HAProxy vulnerability can be found at the following references: [CVE-2023-45539](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-45539), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/haproxy/2.6.9-1ubuntu1.2), [Ubuntu Launchpad](https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/haproxy/2.4.22-0ubuntu0.22.04.3).

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