Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2025.6885.4
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6885-4)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'apache2' package(s) announced via the USN-6885-4 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'apache2' package(s) announced via the USN-6885-4 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-6885-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apache. The patch for CVE-2024-38474 was incomplete and caused regressions. This update provides the fix for that issue. 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) Affected Software/OS: 'apache2' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 24.10. 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
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