[ GLSA 201904-20 ] Apache

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Apache: Privilege escalation (GLSA 201904-20)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2019-04-22
Bug(s): #682306
ID: 201904-20

Synopsis

A vulnerability in Apache might allow an attacker to escalate
privileges.


Background

The Apache HTTP server is one of the most popular web servers on the
Internet.


Affected Packages

Package: www-servers/apache
Vulnerable: < 2.4.39
Unaffected: >= 2.4.39
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

A vulnerability was discovered in Apache with MPM event, worker, or
prefork.


Impact

An attacker could escalate privileges.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Apache users should upgrade to the latest version: