VDB-275824 · CVE-2023-49582 · Nessus 207799

Apache Portable Runtime up to 1.7.4 on Unix apr.h memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apache Portable Runtime up to 1.7.4 on Unix. Affected is an unknown function in the library apr.h. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-49582. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Portable Runtime up to 1.7.4 on Unix. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library apr.h. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Lax permissions set by the Apache Portable Runtime library on Unix platforms would allow local users read access to named shared memory segments, potentially revealing sensitive application data. This issue does not affect non-Unix platforms, or builds with APR_USE_SHMEM_SHMGET=1 (apr.h) Users are recommended to upgrade to APR version 1.7.5, which fixes this issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-49582 since 11/27/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207799 (ubuntu_linux USN-7038-1: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Ubuntu 18.04 LTS / Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / Ubuntu 24.04 LTS : APR vulnerability (USN-7038-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.7.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (207799) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0143). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

Oracle Fusion Middleware

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Portable Runtime

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 207799
Nessus Name: ubuntu_linux USN-7038-1: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / Ubuntu 18.04 LTS / Ubuntu 20.04 LTS / Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / Ubuntu 24.04 LTS : APR vulnerability (USN-7038-1)