# CVE-2017-15715: apache2: In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in <FilesMatch> could match '$' to a newline characte...

CVE-2017-15715 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by apache2 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1, released March 25, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15715
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.8545
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 25, 2018

## Description

In Apache httpd 2.4.0 to 2.4.29, the expression specified in <FilesMatch> could match '$' to a newline character in a malicious filename, rather than matching only the end of the filename. This could be exploited in environments where uploads of some files are are externally blocked, but only by matching the trailing portion of the filename.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | apache2 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Linux | apache2-bin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2-bin 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-bin-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Linux | apache2-data Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2-data 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-data-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Linux | apache2-suexec-custom Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2-suexec-custom 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-suexec-custom-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Linux | apache2-suexec-pristine Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2-suexec-pristine 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-suexec-pristine-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Linux | apache2-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1 | [apache2-utils 2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-apache2-utils-2.4.29-1ubuntu4.1.md) | Mar 25, 2018 |

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