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AA-2008.0131                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
                     Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9 Released
                               16 June 2008
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Apache HTTP Server
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Cross-site Request Forgery
                      Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-2364 CVE-2007-6420
Member content until: Monday, July 14 2008

OVERVIEW:

       Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9 has been released correcting two security
       vulnerabilities.


IMPACT:

       Apache have released the following information regarding these
       vulnerabilities:

       o "low: mod_proxy_balancer CSRF CVE-2007-6420 - The 
         mod_proxy_balancer provided an administrative interface that could 
         be vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks." [1]

       o "moderate: mod_proxy_http DoS CVE-2008-2364 - A flaw was found in 
         the handling of excessive interim responses from an origin server 
         when using mod_proxy_http. A remote attacker could cause a denial 
         of service or high memory usage." [1]


MITIGATION:

       Users can download Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9 from the Apache website.
       [2]


REFERENCES:

       [1] Apache httpd 2.2 vulnerabilities
           http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.html

       [2] Downloading the Apache HTTP Server
           http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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