HP-UX 11i Version 1.6 Release Notes

Other Functionality
HP Apache-based Web Server for HP-UX
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HP Apache-based Web Server for HP-UX
The current version of the HP Apache-based Web Server (also referred to herein as HP
Apache) for HP-UX is 1.3.26.00 and the Product Number is B9415AA.
Designed to run out-of-the-box, the HP Apache-based Web Server for HP-UX ensures
strong 128-bit security and high performance for a web site that is reliable and easy to
manage. This 64-bit product combines popular Open Source components including
software developed by the Apache Software Foundation (http://www.apache.org/), the
Tomcat Java Servlet Engine, PHP, and Webmin administrative tool. The HP
Apache-based Web Server is also enhanced with HP-developed features, such as
performance tuning, migration and user guides, Chroot capability and security modules.
Summary of Change
Many changes have occurred since the initial release of HP-UX 11i v1.5, when the HP
Apache-based Web Server v.1.3.12 was available as a 32-bit product. Since that time,
updates have been posted on the HP Software Depot (http://www.software.hp.com)
website.
This version of the HP Apache is principally a security-fix, bug-fix, and upgrade release.
Apache 1.3.26 addresses and fixes the issue regarding a remotely exploitable
vulnerability in handling of large data chunks as noted in the following security
bulletins:
HP Security Bulletin: #0197(http://itrc.hp.com/)
CAN-2002-0392 (http://cve.mitre.org/)
CERT CA-2002-17 (http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-17.html)
IMPORTANT All users are urged to upgrade to this release immediately.
The HP Apache is now a 64-bit binary instead of 32-bit, the versions of some components
have been upgraded and new features were introduced. New features include:
•The mod_jk connector module for Tomcat
• PHP functionality
• Chroot support
• C++ shared library support
• Webmin administration and configuration GUI
• Automatic restart of Apache/Tomcat/Webmin
• Enhanced product documentation