USN-6902-1: Apache HTTP Server vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain handlers configured via AddType. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain source code.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/apache2<2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4
2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/apache2<2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12
2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/apache2<2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21
2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/apache2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21

Event History

Jul 18, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6902-1?

The severity of USN-6902-1 is considered high due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit it to access source code.

2

How do I fix USN-6902-1?

To fix USN-6902-1, update the Apache2 package to version 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4 or later for Ubuntu 24.04, 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12 or later for Ubuntu 22.04, or 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21 or later for Ubuntu 20.04.

3

What versions of Apache2 are affected by USN-6902-1?

The affected versions of Apache2 include those prior to 2.4.58-1ubuntu8.4 for Ubuntu 24.04, 2.4.52-1ubuntu4.12 for Ubuntu 22.04, and 2.4.41-4ubuntu3.21 for Ubuntu 20.04.

4

Who can be impacted by USN-6902-1?

Any user or organization running the affected versions of Apache2 on Ubuntu systems can be impacted by USN-6902-1.

5

Is there a workaround for USN-6902-1?

There are no specified workarounds for USN-6902-1 other than updating to the patched versions.

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