1. IO Buffer Size Configuration: The introduction of the `iobuffersize` setting at the worker level, allowing better control over IO buffer sizes.
2. OpenSSL Handling: Removal of the `$SSLKEYLOGFILE` handling for OpenSSL 3.5 builds, which is now managed natively.
3. Log Level Adjustments: Corrections made to the log level for message AH01236 to ensure clearer logging.
4. Proxy Connection Management: Enhancements in reusing `ProxyRemote` connections, improving efficiency.
5. Systemd Integration: New support for systemd socket activation and logging of the SELinux context during server startup.
6. Mod_http2 Upgrade: Updated to version 2.0.32 to fix issues with lengthy response headers and introduce the `H2MaxHeaderBlockLen` directive for header size limitations.
7. LuaOutputFilter Improvements: Enhancements in memory management within LuaOutputFilter.
8. Mod_md Enhancements: Updated to version 2.5.2, fixing issues related to TLS-ALPN-01 challenges and status page output.
Additionally, several regressions and bugs have been addressed across various modules, such as mod_proxy and mod_dav, ensuring better functionality and reliability. The release candidate aims to refine the overall performance and security of the Apache HTTP Server.
As Apache continues to evolve, developers and users are encouraged to test the release candidate and provide feedback. This collaborative effort will help ensure the stability and reliability of future official releases. The community's commitment to open-source development remains a cornerstone of the Apache project, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
For more details and to access the release, users can visit the Apache HTTP Server project's official page
Apache 2.4.64-rc2-candidate released
The second release candidate for Apache 2.4.64 has been released. Apache 2.4.64 comes with a range of updates, such as the introduction of iobuffersize configured at the worker level for IO buffer size, the removal of $SSLKEYLOGFILE handling for OpenSSL 3.5 builds, adjustments to the log level for message AH01236, enhancements in reusing ProxyRemote connections when feasible, the addition of systemd socket activation support, and the logging of the SELinux context during startup. Mod_http2 has been upgraded to version 2.0.32, which resolves an issue related to the management of lengthy response headers and introduces new directives, `H2MaxHeaderBlockLen`, to establish limits on response header sizes. Furthermore, improvements have been made to memory management in LuaOutputFilter, and a regression related to the detection of broken backend connections has been resolved. Mod_md has been upgraded to version 2.5.2, which resolves TLS-ALPN-01 challenges and corrects the absence of newlines in the status page output. Mod_dav has introduced an API to reveal the DavBasePath setting, while mod_md has incorporated support for ACME profiles through the new directives MDProfile and MDProfileMandatory.
