Summary
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)
Fixed packages 2
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · Pro 16.04 LTS Pro:16.04:LTS | apache2 | 2.4.18-2ubuntu3.17+esm13 |
| Ubuntu · Pro 18.04 LTS Pro:18.04:LTS | apache2 | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.27+esm3 |
Vulnerabilities 4
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Critical 9.1
Apache HTTP Server weakness in mod_rewrite when first segment of substitution matches filesystem path.
Improper escaping of output in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to map URLs to filesystem locations that are permitted to be served by the server but are not intentionally/directly reachable by any URL, resulting in code…
KEV May 1, 2025 -
Critical 9.8
Apache HTTP Server may use exploitable/malicious backend application output to run local handlers via internal redirect
Vulnerability in core of Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier are vulnerably to information disclosure, SSRF or local script execution via backend applications whose response headers are malicious or exploitable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2…
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High 8.1
Apache HTTP Server weakness with encoded question marks in backreferences
Substitution encoding issue in mod_rewrite in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows attacker to execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be exec…
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High 7.5
Apache HTTP Server: Crash resulting in Denial of Service in mod_proxy via a malicious request
null pointer dereference in mod_proxy in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.59 and earlier allows an attacker to crash the server via a malicious request. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.4.60, which fixes this issue.