USN-6885-5: Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
Publication date
21 July 2025
Overview
Several security issues were fixed in Apache HTTP Server.
Releases
Packages
- apache2 - Apache HTTP server
Details
USN-6885-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache. This update provides
the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 14.04 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)
USN-6885-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Apache. This update provides
the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 14.04 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)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.04 trusty | apache2 – 2.4.7-1ubuntu4.22+esm10 | ||
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