Apache 'mod-rpa' module DoS Vulnerability

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Affected Systems:
Debian Linux 6.0 x
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 55154

Apache HTTP Server (Apache) is an open source web Server of the Apache Software Foundation. It can run in most computer operating systems. It is widely used for its multi-platform and security, is one of the most popular Web server software.

The Apache 'mod-rpa' module has a denial-of-service vulnerability in implementation. Successful exploitation can cause a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability.

<* Source: Sebastien Bocahu
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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:

Debian
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The vendor has released a patch to fix this security problem. Please download it from the vendor's homepage:

Http://www.debian.org/security/