USN-6729-3: Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

Published Apr 29, 2024
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Updated

USN-6729-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache HTTP Server. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled validating certain input. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform HTTP request splitting attacks. (CVE-2023-38709) Keran Mu and Jianjun Chen discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled validating certain input. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform HTTP request splitting attacks. (CVE-2024-24795) Bartek Nowotarski discovered that the Apache HTTP Server HTTP/2 module incorrectly handled endless continuation frames. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause the server to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-27316)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/apache2<2.4.58-1ubuntu8.1
2.4.58-1ubuntu8.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04

Event History

Apr 29, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6729-3?

USN-6729-3 addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in Apache HTTP Server that could be exploited by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix USN-6729-3?

To fix USN-6729-3, upgrade the Apache2 package to version 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.1 or later on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-6729-3?

USN-6729-3 addresses vulnerabilities CVE-2024-27316, CVE-2023-38709, and CVE-2024-24795 in Apache HTTP Server.

4

Who discovered the vulnerabilities fixed in USN-6729-3?

The vulnerabilities fixed in USN-6729-3 were discovered by researcher Orange Tsai.

5

Is USN-6729-3 relevant for versions of Apache HTTP Server on other operating systems?

USN-6729-3 is specifically relevant for the Apache HTTP Server version included in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

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