CVE-2022-25147: Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util): out-of-bounds writes in the apr_base64 family of functions
First published: Tue Jan 31 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util) library. This issue may allow a malicious attacker to cause an out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow when encoding/decoding a very long string using the base64 family of functions.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr-util | <0:1.6.1-101.el8 | 0:1.6.1-101.el8 |
| redhat/jbcs-httpd24-apr-util | <0:1.6.1-101.el7 | 0:1.6.1-101.el7 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.5.2-6.el7_9.1 | 0:1.5.2-6.el7_9.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-6.el8_8.1 | 0:1.6.1-6.el8_8.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-6.el8_1.1 | 0:1.6.1-6.el8_1.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-6.el8_2.1 | 0:1.6.1-6.el8_2.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-6.el8_4.1 | 0:1.6.1-6.el8_4.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-6.el8_6.1 | 0:1.6.1-6.el8_6.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-20.el9_2.1 | 0:1.6.1-20.el9_2.1 |
| redhat/apr-util | <0:1.6.1-20.el9_0.1 | 0:1.6.1-20.el9_0.1 |
| Apache Portable Runtime Utility | <=1.6.1 | |
| redhat/apr-util | <1.6.2 | 1.6.2 |
| IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS | <=9.7.2.8 | |
| IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access | <=9.7.2.8 | |
| IBM IBM® Rational DOORS/DOORS Web Access | <=9.6.1.x |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-25147 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25147
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2169652
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3354
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3145
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3109
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3177
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3380
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3360
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3178
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3147
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3146
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3355
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-25147
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/np5gjqlohc4f62lr09vrn61vl44cylh8
- https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1902206
- https://github.com/apache/apr/commit/850cc4f69639ac9f1c1c9767efaf4883ee3217ce
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2193499
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2186440
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240315-0001/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/246064
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160471 (Advisory)
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25147?
CVE-2022-25147 is a vulnerability in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility (APR-util) library that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-25147?
CVE-2022-25147 is considered critical with a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-25147?
The affected software includes apr-util 1.6.2, jbcs-httpd24-apr-util 1.6.1-101.el8, jbcs-httpd24-apr-util 1.6.1-101.el7, apr-util 1.5.2-6.el7_9, apr-util 1.6.1-6.el8_8, apr-util 1.6.1-6.el8_1, apr-util 1.6.1-6.el8_2, apr-util 1.6.1-6.el8_4, apr-util 1.6.1-6.el8_6, apr-util 1.6.1-20.el9_2, apr-util 1.6.1-20.el9_0, and IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP6.
How can CVE-2022-25147 be exploited?
CVE-2022-25147 can be exploited by sending a specially-crafted request to the vulnerable system.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-25147?
Yes, updating to apr-util version 1.6.2 or applying the recommended patches from the respective software vendors will fix CVE-2022-25147.
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