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Oracle Linux: CVE-2025-3891: ELSA-2025-4597: mod_auth_openidc:2.3 security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
Published
Apr 29, 2025
Added
May 8, 2025
Modified
Jul 16, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in the mod_auth_openidc module for Apache httpd. This flaw allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service by sending an empty POST request when the OIDCPreservePost directive is enabled. The server crashes consistently, affecting availability.

Solutions

oracle-linux-upgrade-cjoseoracle-linux-upgrade-cjose-develoracle-linux-upgrade-mod-auth-openidc
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