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5.5
CWE
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CVE-2017-12618: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 24 2017(Updated: )

Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util) 1.6.0 and prior fail to validate the integrity of SDBM database files used by apr_sdbm*() functions, resulting in a possible out of bound read access. A local user with write access to the database can make a program or process using these functions crash, and cause a denial of service.

Credit: security@apache.org Craig Young Tripwire VERT

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
macOS Mojave<10.14.1
10.14.1
macOS High Sierra
macOS High Sierra
macOS Mojave<10.14
10.14
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.8
IBM Rational DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.8
IBM Rational DOORS<=9.6.1.x
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.1
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.2
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.3
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.4
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.5
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.6
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.7
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.9
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.10
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.11
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.12
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.13
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.14
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.15
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.16
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.17
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.18
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.19
Apache Portable Runtime=0.9.20
Apache Portable Runtime=1.0.0
Apache Portable Runtime=1.0.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.0.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.1.0
Apache Portable Runtime=1.1.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.1.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.6
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.7
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.8
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.9
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.10
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.12
Apache Portable Runtime=1.2.13
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.0
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.3
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.4
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.5
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.6
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.7
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.8
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.9
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.10
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.11
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.12
Apache Portable Runtime=1.3.13
Apache Portable Runtime=1.4.0
Apache Portable Runtime=1.4.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.4.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.4.3
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.0
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.1
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.2
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.3
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.4
Apache Portable Runtime=1.5.5
Apache Portable Runtime=1.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12618?

    CVE-2017-12618 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to the potential for a local user to cause application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12618?

    To fix CVE-2017-12618, upgrade the Apache Portable Runtime Utility to version 1.6.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Apache Portable Runtime Utility are affected by CVE-2017-12618?

    CVE-2017-12618 affects versions of Apache Portable Runtime Utility from 1.6.0 and prior.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-12618?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-12618 could allow a local user to manipulate the SDBM database files leading to application crashes.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2017-12618?

    Any local user with write access to the SDBM database files of applications using the Apache Portable Runtime Utility is impacted by CVE-2017-12618.

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