Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for mod_jk



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-46544
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

jk (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU97659

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46544

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 incorrect default permissions for the memory mapped file configured by the JkShmFile directive on Unix like systems. A local user can view or modify the contents of the shared memory containing mod_jk configuration and status information, which can lead to information disclosure or denial of service.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.0

jk (Red Hat package): before 1.2.50-1.el9_0.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8928


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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