USN-6754-2: nghttp2 vulnerability
USN-6754-1 fixed vulnerabilities in nghttp2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that nghttp2 incorrectly handled the HTTP/2 implementation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause nghttp2 to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2019-9511, CVE-2019-9513) It was discovered that nghttp2 incorrectly handled request cancellation. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause nghttp2 to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. (CVE-2023-44487) It was discovered that nghttp2 could be made to process an unlimited number of HTTP/2 CONTINUATION frames. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause nghttp2 to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-28182)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6754-2?
The severity of USN-6754-2 is categorized as high due to a potential remote code execution vulnerability in nghttp2.
How do I fix USN-6754-2?
To fix USN-6754-2, upgrade the nghttp2 packages to version 1.59.0-1ubuntu0.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.
Which packages are affected by USN-6754-2?
The affected packages in USN-6754-2 include libnghttp2-14, nghttp2, nghttp2-client, nghttp2-proxy, and nghttp2-server.
What versions of nghttp2 are impacted by USN-6754-2?
USN-6754-2 impacts nghttp2 versions prior to 1.59.0-1ubuntu0.1.
Is a reboot required after applying the fix for USN-6754-2?
A reboot is not typically required after applying the fix for USN-6754-2, but it is advised to restart any affected services.