cPanel EasyApache update for apr

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU96554

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EasyApache: 4 - 4 20201-3-3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:easyapache:4:2024-7-10:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:easyapache:4:2024-8-21:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:a:cpanel:easyapache:4:2024-8-14:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://news.cpanel.com/easyapache4-2024-08-29-maintenance-and-security-release/

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.