USN-6770-1: Fossil regression
USN-6729-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache HTTP Server. The update lead to the discovery of a regression in Fossil with regards to the handling of POST requests that do not have a Content-Length field set. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6770-1?
The severity of USN-6770-1 is classified as important.
How do I fix USN-6770-1?
To fix USN-6770-1, update the Fossil package to the fixed version provided in the advisory for your Ubuntu version.
What does USN-6770-1 address?
USN-6770-1 addresses a regression in Fossil that affects the handling of POST requests without a Content-Length field.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-6770-1?
USN-6770-1 affects multiple Ubuntu versions, including 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, 23.10, and 24.04.
Is USN-6770-1 a critical update?
USN-6770-1 is not classified as critical but is considered important due to the impact on Fossil functionality.