Packages
- apache2 - Apache HTTP server
Details
It was discovered that the mod_rewrite module incorrectly sanitized non-
printable characters before writing data to log files. A remote attacker
could possibly use this flaw to execute arbitrary commands by injecting
escape sequences in the log file. (CVE-2013-1862)
It was discovered that the mod_dav module incorrectly handled certain MERGE
requests. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause the server to
stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2013-1896)
It was discovered that the mod_rewrite module incorrectly sanitized non-
printable characters before writing data to log files. A remote attacker
could possibly use this flaw to execute arbitrary commands by injecting
escape sequences in the log file. (CVE-2013-1862)
It was discovered that the mod_dav module incorrectly handled certain MERGE
requests. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause the server to
stop responding, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2013-1896)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
---|---|---|---|
13.04 raring | apache2.2-common – 2.2.22-6ubuntu5.1 | ||
12.10 quantal | apache2.2-common – 2.2.22-6ubuntu2.3 | ||
12.04 precise | apache2.2-common – 2.2.22-1ubuntu1.4 | ||
10.04 lucid | apache2.2-common – 2.2.14-5ubuntu8.12 |
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