CVE-2014-3583

Publication date 15 December 2014

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Low

Why this priority?

The handle_headers function in mod_proxy_fcgi.c in the mod_proxy_fcgi module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.10 allows remote FastCGI servers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and daemon crash) via long response headers.

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Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
apache2 14.10 utopic
Fixed 2.4.10-1ubuntu1.1
14.04 LTS trusty
Not affected
12.04 LTS precise
Not affected
10.04 LTS lucid
Not affected

Notes

mdeslaur

introduced by http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1594537 only affects 2.4.10

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
apache2

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-2523-1
    • Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
    • 10 March 2015

Other references