SB2026072361 - Ubuntu update for apache2



SB2026072361 - Ubuntu update for apache2

Published: July 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026072361
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Medium 33% Low 33%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-29167)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in mod_ldap per-directory configuration when processing per-directory configuration. A local user can trigger processing of affected per-directory configuration to cause a denial of service.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-29170)

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

The vulnerability exists due to cross-site scripting in mod_proxy_ftp HTML directory list generation when listing FTP directory contents via forward or reverse proxy configuration. A remote attacker can control FTP directory listing content to execute arbitrary script in a victim's browser.

The issue occurs during FTP directory listing generation.


3) Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-33006)

CWE-ID: CWE-208 - Information Exposure Through Timing Discrepancy

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass Digest authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to a timing side-channel in mod_auth_digest when processing Digest authentication. A remote attacker can perform a timing attack to bypass Digest authentication.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.