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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6885.3
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6885-3)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'apache2' package(s) announced via the USN-6885-3 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'apache2' package(s) announced via the USN-6885-3 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
USN-6885-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Apache. This update provides
the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

Original advisory details:

Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_rewrite module
incorrectly handled certain substitutions. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to execute scripts in directories not directly
reachable by any URL, or cause a denial of service. Some environments
may require using the new UnsafeAllow3F flag to handle unsafe
substitutions. (CVE-2024-38474, CVE-2024-38475)

Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server incorrectly handled
certain response headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue
to obtain sensitive information, execute local scripts, or perform SSRF
attacks. (CVE-2024-38476)

Orange Tsai discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_proxy module
incorrectly handled certain requests. A remote attacker could possibly use
this issue to cause the server to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
(CVE-2024-38477)

Affected Software/OS:
'apache2' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
10.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-38474
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-38475
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-38476
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-38477
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