CVE-2024-46544: Apache Tomcat Connectors: mod_jk: local users can view and modify configuration

Published Sep 23, 2024
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Updated

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing modjk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Tomcat Connectors>=1.2.9-beta<1.2.49
Apache Tomcat Connectors>=1.2.9<1.2.50
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/libapache-mod-jk<=1:1.2.48-1+deb11u1
1:1.2.48-1+deb11u21:1.2.48-2+deb12u21:1.2.50-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libapache-mod-jk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.2.48-1+deb11u2Fixed in 1:1.2.48-2+deb12u2Fixed in 1:1.2.50-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat Connectors: mod_jk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.50

Event History

Sep 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:39 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:39 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46544?

CVE-2024-46544 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to information disclosure and denial of service due to incorrect default permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46544?

To fix CVE-2024-46544, ensure that the permissions for shared memory containing mod_jk configuration are properly configured to prevent unauthorized access.

3

What versions of Apache Tomcat Connectors are affected by CVE-2024-46544?

CVE-2024-46544 affects Apache Tomcat Connectors versions from 1.2.9-beta to 1.2.50.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-46544?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-46544 include unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data and possible service interruptions.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-46544?

Local users of systems running affected versions of Apache Tomcat Connectors may be impacted by CVE-2024-46544.

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