RHSA-2026:73077
Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2026-09-29 13:02 - Updated: 2026-09-30 23:35A flaw was found in the mod_auth_digest module of httpd. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass digest authentication by measuring timing discrepancies of requests. This issue leads to unauthorized access to resources protected by digest authentication.
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Red Hat JBoss Core Services 2.4.62.SP6
Red Hat / Red Hat JBoss Core Services
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cpe:/a:redhat:jboss_core_services:1
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Vendor Fix
fix
Workaround
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A flaw was found in httpd. When processing responses from an untrusted or compromised backend server, multiple modules fail to sanitize Carriage Return and Line Feed (CRLF) sequences in the HTTP status line. This issue leads to an HTTP response splitting attack.
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