Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for httpd
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38474 CVE-2024-38475 CVE-2024-38477 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component httpd (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU93541
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38474
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in mod_rewrite when parsing encoded question marks in backreferences. A remote attacker can execute scripts in directories permitted by the configuration but not directly reachable by any URL or source disclosure of scripts meant to only to be executed as CGI.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
httpd (Red Hat package): before 2.4.53-11.el9_2.8
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:httpd_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4862
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU93542
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38475
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in mod_rewrite when first segment of substitution matches filesystem path. A remote attacker can map URLs to filesystem locations that are permitted to be served by the server but are not intentionally/directly reachable by any URL and view contents of files or execute arbitrary code.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
httpd (Red Hat package): before 2.4.53-11.el9_2.8
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:httpd_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4862
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU93544
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38477
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in mod_proxy. A remote attacker can send specially crafted requests to the web server and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
httpd (Red Hat package): before 2.4.53-11.el9_2.8
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_power_little_endian_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_arm_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_for_x86_64_-_extended_update_support:9.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:httpd_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4862
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
