https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q3/279: CVE-2024-40761: Apache Answer: Avatar URL leaked user email addsses

Published Sep 26, 2024
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Answer<=1.3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40761?

CVE-2024-40761 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential leakage of user email addresses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-40761?

To fix CVE-2024-40761, it is recommended to replace MD5 with SHA256 for hashing user email addresses.

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What does CVE-2024-40761 impact?

CVE-2024-40761 impacts the Apache software by compromising user privacy through email address exposure.

4

Who reported CVE-2024-40761?

CVE-2024-40761 was reported by M. Sc. Fabian Bäumer from the Chair for Network and Data Security at Ruhr University Bochum.

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When was CVE-2024-40761 published?

CVE-2024-40761 was published on September 26, 2024.

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