Advisory Published

USN-7431-2: HAProxy vulnerability

First published: Wed Apr 23 2025(Updated: )

USN-7431-1 fixed a vulnerability in HAProxy. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 25.04. Original advisory details: Aleandro Prudenzano and Edoardo Geraci discovered that HAProxy incorrectly handled certain uncommon configurations that replace multiple short patterns with a longer one. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause HAProxy to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/haproxy<3.0.8-1ubuntu1.1
3.0.8-1ubuntu1.1
Ubuntu=25.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7431-2?

    The severity of USN-7431-2 is considered medium due to potential impact on HAProxy configurations.

  • How do I fix USN-7431-2?

    To fix USN-7431-2, update the HAProxy package to version 3.0.8-1ubuntu1.1.

  • What vulnerabilities does USN-7431-2 address?

    USN-7431-2 addresses a vulnerability in HAProxy related to improper handling of certain configurations.

  • Which version of Ubuntu is affected by USN-7431-2?

    USN-7431-2 affects Ubuntu 25.04.

  • Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-7431-2?

    The vulnerability in USN-7431-2 was discovered by Aleandro Prudenzano and Edoardo Geraci.

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