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Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Apache "worker" Module Vulnerability

Title : Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Apache "worker" Module Vulnerability
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2005-2779
CVE ID : CVE-2005-2970
Rated as : Moderate Risk

Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2005-12-07

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Technical Description

Ubuntu has released updated packages to correct a vulnerability identified in Apache2. This flaw is due to a memory leak in the "worker" module when handling aborted TCP connections, which could be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service. For additional information, see : FrSIRT/ADV-2005-2139

ChangeLog

2005-12-07 : Initial release

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