Red Hat Security Advisory: httpd security update
Red Hat has issued a security advisory for the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) packages addressing two vulnerabilities: an encoding problem in mod_proxy (CVE-2024-38473) and a potential server-side request forgery (SSRF) in mod_rewrite (CVE-2024-39573). These issues affect Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related variants. The update is rated as having a moderate security impact. Red Hat has released updated packages to fix these vulnerabilities.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This advisory covers two security fixes in the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) packages provided by Red Hat. The first vulnerability (CVE-2024-38473) is an encoding problem in the mod_proxy module. The second vulnerability (CVE-2024-39573) is a potential SSRF issue in the mod_rewrite module. Both vulnerabilities are addressed in updated httpd packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related product variants. The advisory does not provide CVSS scores but rates the impact as moderate.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to exploit encoding issues in mod_proxy or perform SSRF attacks via mod_rewrite, potentially leading to unauthorized internal network access or other unintended behaviors. The exact impact details and exploitability are not specified beyond the moderate severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated httpd packages that fix these vulnerabilities. Users of affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related variants should apply the security update as described in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2024:5001. Refer to https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258 for update instructions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Red Hat Security Advisory: httpd security update
Description
Red Hat has issued a security advisory for the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) packages addressing two vulnerabilities: an encoding problem in mod_proxy (CVE-2024-38473) and a potential server-side request forgery (SSRF) in mod_rewrite (CVE-2024-39573). These issues affect Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related variants. The update is rated as having a moderate security impact. Red Hat has released updated packages to fix these vulnerabilities.
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Technical Analysis
This advisory covers two security fixes in the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) packages provided by Red Hat. The first vulnerability (CVE-2024-38473) is an encoding problem in the mod_proxy module. The second vulnerability (CVE-2024-39573) is a potential SSRF issue in the mod_rewrite module. Both vulnerabilities are addressed in updated httpd packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related product variants. The advisory does not provide CVSS scores but rates the impact as moderate.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to exploit encoding issues in mod_proxy or perform SSRF attacks via mod_rewrite, potentially leading to unauthorized internal network access or other unintended behaviors. The exact impact details and exploitability are not specified beyond the moderate severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Red Hat has released updated httpd packages that fix these vulnerabilities. Users of affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support and related variants should apply the security update as described in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2024:5001. Refer to https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258 for update instructions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Red Hat Product Security
- Advisory Id
- RHSA-2024:5001
- Cve Count
- 2
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2024-39573"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a419cbe27e9c79719ac010e
Added to database: 06/28/2026, 22:14:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/28/2026, 22:39:11 UTC
Last updated: 06/29/2026, 17:51:10 UTC
Views: 4
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