CVE-2023-49582

Apache Portable Runtime (APR): Unexpected lax shared memory permissions

Description

Lax permissions set by the Apache Portable Runtime library on Unix platforms would allow local users read access to named shared memory segments, potentially revealing sensitive application data. This issue does not affect non-Unix platforms, or builds with APR_USE_SHMEM_SHMGET=1 (apr.h) Users are recommended to upgrade to APR version 1.7.5, which fixes this issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime (APR)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/sntjc04t1rvjhdzz2tzmtz2zdnmv7dc4 mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/26/1
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241101-0004/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49582?
CVE-2023-49582 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49582?
To fix CVE-2023-49582, 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-2023-49582 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49582 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-2023-49582?
CVE-2023-49582 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime (APR).
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