Apache Answer up to 1.4.0 UUID v1 inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Answer up to 1.4.0. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component UUID v1 Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to inadequate encryption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-45719. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Answer up to 1.4.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component UUID v1 Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.4.0. The ids generated using the UUID v1 version are to some extent not secure enough. It can cause the generated token to be predictable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.4.1, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-45719 since 09/05/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

Upgrading to version 1.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Answer 1.4.1

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09/05/2024 🔍
11/22/2024 +78 days 🔍
11/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/02/2025 +222 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-45719 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-45719
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285844

Entryinfo

Created: 11/22/2024 16:51
Updated: 07/02/2025 03:50
Changes: 11/22/2024 16:51 (55), 07/02/2025 03:50 (1)
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