[ GLSA 201710-32 ] Apache

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Apache: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201710-32)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2017-10-29
Bug(s): #622240, #624868, #631308
ID: 201710-32

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache, the worst of
which may result in the loss of secrets.


Background

The Apache HTTP server is one of the most popular web servers on the
Internet.


Affected Packages

Package: www-servers/apache
Vulnerable: < 2.4.27-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.4.27-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache. Please review
the referenced CVE identifiers for details.


Impact

The Optionsbleed vulnerability can leak arbitrary memory from the server
process that may contain secrets. Additionally attackers may cause a
Denial of Service condition, bypass authentication, or cause information
loss.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version: