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SE39219 - HTTPSVR - Patch Apache Vulnerability CVE 2008 2364

 APAR (Authorized Program Analysis Report)

Abstract

HTTPSVR - Patch Apache Vulnerability CVE 2008 2364

Error Description

Apache Vulnerabilty CVE-2008-2364, Apache mod_proxy HTTP        
Process Response Denial of Service. Common vulnerabilty and    
Exposure says: The ap_proxy_http_process_response function in  
mod_proxy_http.c in the mod_proxy module in the Apache HTTP    
Server 2.0.63 and 2.2.8 does not limit the number of forwarded  
interim responses, which allows remote HTTP servers to cause a  
denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of    
interim responses.                                              

Problem Summary

                                                               
Update IBM HTTP Server for iSeries to comply with security      
vulnerabilities listed                                          
on the Apache Software Foundation Website to maintain PCI      
compliance.                                                    

Problem Conclusion

                                                               
This PTF will update security vulnerabilities in the IBM HTTP  
Server for iSeries                                              
(powered by Apache) to maintain PCI compliance.                

Temporary Fix

Comments

This PTF will update security vulnerabilities in the IBM HTTP  
Server for iSeries                                              
(powered by Apache) to maintain PCI compliance.                

Circumvention


PTFs Available

R540 SI36619 PTF Cover Letter   1000

Affected Modules

         
         

Affected Publications

Summary Information

Status............................................ CLOSED PER
HIPER........................................... No
Component.................................. 5722DG100
Failing Module.......................... RCHMGR
Reported Release................... R540
Duplicate Of..............................




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Document information
 Product categories:
 Software
 Operating System
 i family of operating systems (formerly i5/OS family)
 APARs - i5/OS V5R4 environment
 Operating system(s):
  OS/400
 Software version:
  V5R4M0
 Reference #:
  86257655003C8E7A
 IBM Group:
 iSeries
 Modified date:
 2009-11-14

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