SB2024072239 - SUSE update for apache2 

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SB2024072239 - SUSE update for apache2

Published: July 22, 2024 Updated: May 1, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024072239
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38475)

The 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.


2) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38476)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker with control over the backend server can run local handlers via internal redirect and gain access to sensitive information or compromise the affected system.


3) Account hijacking (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14990)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to hijack user accounts.

The weakness exists due to the system stores 'wp_signups.activation_key' values in clear text. A remote attacker can gain access to 'wp_signups.activation_key' values and hijack user accounts that have not been activated.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References