Apache Releases update for HTTPD

Number: AV16-108
Date: 05 July 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the newest release of the Apache HTTPD Server, Version 2.4.23.

Assessment

Apache has released its newest version of the HTTPD Web Server. Version 2.4.23 is considered to be a feature and bug fix release with many improvements and enhancements over the previous 2.X versions. Specifically, Version 2.4.23 addresses an issue whereby a third party could gain access to resources on the web server with a bypass of the TLS certificate Authentication AuthenticationA process or measure used to verify a users identity. if http/2 is enabled.
                                                  
Apache HTTPD Server 2.4.23 is currently available for download.

CVE References: CVE-2016-4979

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators refer to available documentation with regards to testing and deploying the newest Apache version.

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