Ubuntu Security Notice USN-3370-2
1st August, 2017
apache2 vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its
derivatives:
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Summary
Apache HTTP Server could be made to crash or leak sensitive information if
it received specially crafted network traffic.
Software description
- apache2
- Apache HTTP server
Details
USN-3370-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server.
This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
Robert Święcki discovered that the Apache HTTP Server mod_auth_digest
module incorrectly cleared values when processing certain requests. A
remote attacker could use this issue to cause the server to crash,
resulting in a denial or service, or possibly obtain sensitive information.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package version:
- Ubuntu 12.04 LTS:
To update your system, please follow these instructions:
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