Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors
CVE-2024-46544
Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing mod_jk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors: from 1.2.9-beta through 1.2.49. Only mod_jk on Unix like systems is affected. Neither the ISAPI redirector nor mod_jk on Windows is affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.50, which fixes the issue.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (23.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 23rd percentile — 23.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Tomcat Connectors
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat Connectors — versions 1.2.9-beta
- Debian Linux — versions 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/q1gp7cc38hs1r8gj8gfnopwznd5fpr4d (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-46544?
- CVE-2024-46544 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2024-09-23.
- How severe is CVE-2024-46544?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.