SUSE update for apache2-mod_security2



Published: 2023-02-17
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-24021
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU72086

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24021

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

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 when executing rules that read the FILES_TMP_CONTENT collection. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted file on the system, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system or bypass implemented WAF protection rules.

Mitigation

Update the affected package apache2-mod_security2 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 15-SP1 - 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-SP1-LTSS - 15-SP3-LTSS

SUSE Linux Enterprise Realtime Extension: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-SP1-LTSS - 15-SP3-LTSS

SUSE Enterprise Storage: 7.1

SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.2

SUSE CaaS Platform: 4.0

SUSE Manager Server: 4.2

SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.2

apache2-mod_security2-debugsource: before 2.9.2-150000.3.9.1

apache2-mod_security2-debuginfo: before 2.9.2-150000.3.9.1

apache2-mod_security2: before 2.9.2-150000.3.9.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230447-1/


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.



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