Vulnerability identifier: #VU71753
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Portable Runtime
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: Apache Foundation
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
External links
http://lists.apache.org/thread/5pfdfn7h0vsdo5xzjn97vghp0x42jj2r
http://archive.apache.org/dist/apr/CHANGES-APR-1.7
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.