USN-5487-2: Apache HTTP Server regression
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5487-2
June 23, 2022
apache2 regression
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 14.04 ESM
Summary:
USN-5487-1 introduced a regression in Apache.
Software Description:
- apache2: Apache HTTP server
Details:
USN-5487-1 fixed a vulnerabilities in Apache. Unfortunately, that update introduced
a regression when proxying balancer manager connections in some configurations
on Ubuntu 14.04 ESM. This update reverts those changes till further fix.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy_ajp incorrectly handled
certain crafted request. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to
perform an HTTP Request Smuggling attack. (CVE-2022-26377)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain
request. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial
of service. (CVE-2022-28614)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain request.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash or expose
sensitive information. (CVE-2022-28615)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain request.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2022-29404)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain
request. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a crash.
(CVE-2022-30522)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain request.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code or cause
a crash. (CVE-2022-30556)
It was discovered that Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled certain request.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass IP based authentication.
(CVE-2022-31813)
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 14.04 ESM:
apache2 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm6
apache2-bin 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm6
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5487-2
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5487-1
https://launchpad.net/bugs/XXXXXX
An Apache HTTP Server regression update has been released for Ubuntu Linux 14.04 ESM.