Remote code execution in Apache Portable Runtime (APR) on Windows

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU71753

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28331

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the apr_socket_sendv() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability affects Windows installations only.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Portable Runtime: 1.0.0 - 1.7.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_portable_runtime:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_portable_runtime:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_portable_runtime:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://lists.apache.org/thread/5pfdfn7h0vsdo5xzjn97vghp0x42jj2r
https://archive.apache.org/dist/apr/CHANGES-APR-1.7

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.