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CVE-2012-4557 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-4557: The mod_proxy_ajp module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.12 through 2.2.21 places a worker node into an error state upon detection of a long request-processing time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker consumption) via an expensive request.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-4557 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • apache2→ fixed in2.2.22-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • apache2→ fixed in2.2.22-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • apache2→ fixed in2.2.22-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2
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