CVE-2017-12618

Description

Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util) 1.6.0 and prior fail to validate the integrity of SDBM database files used by apr_sdbm*() functions, resulting in a possible out of bound read access. A local user with write access to the database can make a program or process using these functions crash, and cause a denial of service.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00006.html mailing list
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042004 vdb entry
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/apr-dev/201710.mbox/%3CCACsi252POs4toeJJciwg09_eu2cO3XFg%3DUqsPjXsfjDoeC3-UQ%40mail.gmail.com%3E vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101558 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12618?
CVE-2017-12618 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12618?
To fix CVE-2017-12618, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12618 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12618 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12618?
CVE-2017-12618 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime.
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