Ubuntu update for apr



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-49582
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libapr1 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libapr1-dev (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU96554

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49582

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to lax permissions set by the Apache Portable Runtime library on Unix platforms. A local user can read the named shared memory segments.

Mitigation

Update the affected package apr to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04

libapr1 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

libapr1-dev (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7038-2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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