Out of Bound Read Vulnerability in Apache Portable Runtime Utility Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-12618

4.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Portable Runtime
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-12618?

The Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util) versions 1.6.0 and earlier are susceptible to an out of bound read vulnerability due to inadequate validation of the integrity of SDBM database files utilized by the apr_sdbm*() functions. A local user, possessing write access to the database, can exploit this flaw to potentially crash programs reliant on these functions, leading to a denial of service condition.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Portable Runtime 1.6.0 and prior

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg0...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042004
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http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/apr-dev/201710.m...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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