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"Apache Killer" Web Server Hole Plugged

Posted by samzenpus on from the shields-up dept.

CWmike writes "The Apache open-source project has patched its Web server software to quash a bug that a denial-of-service (DoS) tool has been exploiting. Apache 2.2.20, released Tuesday, plugs the hole used by an 'Apache Killer' attack tool. On Aug. 24, project developers had promised a fix within 48 hours, then revised the timetable two days later to 24 hours. The security advisory did not explain the delay."

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  1. Re:Delay by omnichad · · Score: 4, Funny

    Even if we everything in the previous statement,
     
    What did I miss?

    The verb.