RHSA-2022:0288: Important: httpd:2.4 security update

Published Jan 26, 2022
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Updated

The httpd packages provide the Apache HTTP Server, a powerful, efficient, and extensible web server.Security Fix(es): httpd: modlua: Possible buffer overflow when parsing multipart content (CVE-2021-44790) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-filesystem<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-manual<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-debuginfo<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-debugsource<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-devel<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-tools<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo<2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-filesystem to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-manual to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/httpd-tools-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in httpd-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_http2-1.11.3-3.module+el8.1.0+7763+babdfe5b.1.x86_64.rpm
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_ldap-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_md-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_proxy_html-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_session-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in mod_ssl-2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.x86_64.rpm

Event History

Jun 30, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:41 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0288?

The severity of RHSA-2022:0288 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:0288?

To fix RHSA-2022:0288, you should update the httpd package to version 2.4.37-16.module+el8.1.0+13809+822d170a.3.

3

What vulnerability is addressed by RHSA-2022:0288?

RHSA-2022:0288 addresses a buffer overflow vulnerability in mod_lua while parsing multipart content (CVE-2021-44790).

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:0288?

The affected packages include httpd, httpd-debuginfo, httpd-devel, and httpd-tools among others.

5

What can happen if RHSA-2022:0288 is not addressed?

If RHSA-2022:0288 is not addressed, attackers may exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability, potentially leading to security breaches.

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