QID 355339

Date Published: 2023-06-21

QID 355339: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for apr : ALAS2023-2023-016

An out-of-bounds array read in the apr_time_exp*() functions was fixed in the apache portable runtime 1.6.3 release (cve-2017-12613).
The fix for this issue was not carried forward to the apr 1.7.x branch, and hence version 1.7.0 regressed compared to 1.6.3 and is vulnerable to the same issue. (
( CVE-2021-35940) integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability in apr_base64 functions of apache portable runtime utility (apr-util) allows an attacker to write beyond bounds of a buffer.
This issue affects apache portable runtime utility (apr-util) 1.6.1 and prior versions. (
( CVE-2022-24963)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 3.6 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2023-2023-016 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 355339

    CVE-2022-24963 | CVE-2021-35940 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2023-2023-016 amazon linux 2023 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2023/ALAS-2023-016.html
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