Apache Xerces C++ up to 3.2.2 External DTD Scanning use after free

CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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7.7 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apache Xerces C++ up to 3.2.2. This issue affects an unknown function of the component External DTD Scanning. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was shared 02/16/2024. The advisory is shared at issues.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-23807 since 01/22/2024. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/17/2025).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209277 (Oracle Essbase Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2024 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 3.2.5 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at issues.apache.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209277).
Product
Vendor
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Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍
Local: No
Remote: Partially
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 209277
Nessus Name: Oracle Essbase Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2024 CPU)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: Xerces C++ 3.2.5
Patch: github.com
Timeline
01/22/2024 🔍02/16/2024 🔍
02/16/2024 🔍
01/17/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: issues.apache.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-23807 (🔍)
Entry
Created: 02/16/2024 07:31 PMUpdated: 01/17/2025 04:00 AM
Changes: 02/16/2024 07:31 PM (40), 03/08/2024 08:46 AM (1), 10/19/2024 01:32 PM (17), 01/17/2025 04:00 AM (21)
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