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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Xerces C++ up to 3.2.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component External DTD Scanning. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-23807. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Detailsinfo

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). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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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 Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: Xerces C++ 3.2.5
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

01/22/2024 🔍
02/16/2024 +25 days 🔍
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01/17/2025 +336 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: issues.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-23807 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-23807
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254009

Entryinfo

Created: 02/16/2024 19:31
Updated: 01/17/2025 04:00
Changes: 02/16/2024 19:31 (40), 03/08/2024 08:46 (1), 10/19/2024 13:32 (17), 01/17/2025 04:00 (21)
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Cache ID: 216:124:103

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