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CVE-2023-49619

3.1 · LOW

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.

Published Jan 10, 2024CWE-362EPSS 0.89%

Overview

CVE-2023-49619 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.

This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.0.

Under normal circumstances, a user can only bookmark a question once, and will only increase the number of questions bookmarked once. However, repeat submissions through the script can increase the number of collection of the question many times.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.1], which fixes the issue.

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

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1Reflists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/10/1Reflists.apache.org/thread/nscrl3c7pn68q4j73y3ottql6n5x3hd4

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What is CVE-2023-49619?

CVE-2023-49619 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 10, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-49619?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-49619?

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-2023-49619?

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