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CVE-2017-12618

4.7 · MEDIUM

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.

Published Oct 24, 2017CWE-125EPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2017-12618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/apr-dev/201710.mbox/%3CCACsi252POs4toeJJciwg09_eu2cO3XFg%3DUqsPjXsfjDoeC3-UQ%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101558Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1042004Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00006.htmlRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/apr-dev/201710.mbox/%3CCACsi252POs4toeJJciwg09_eu2cO3XFg%3DUqsPjXsfjDoeC3-UQ%40mail.gmail.com%3ERefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/101558Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1042004Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00006.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12618?

CVE-2017-12618 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 24, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-12618?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-12618?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-12618?

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