CVE-2024-26578
Apache Answer Race Condition Vulnerability
Description
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 22, 2024, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 11, 2024, 2:25 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.2
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-26578.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:answer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.2.1 Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb No Types Assigned https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb No Types Assigned https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 22, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Apache Software Foundation http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/22/3 [No types assigned] -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 22, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') vulnerability in Apache Answer.This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.2.1. Repeated submission during registration resulted in the registration of the same user. When users register, if they rapidly submit multiple registrations using scripts, it can result in the creation of multiple user accounts simultaneously with the same name. Users are recommended to upgrade to version [1.2.5], which fixes the issue. Added Reference Apache Software Foundation https://lists.apache.org/thread/ko0ksnznt2484lxt0zts2ygr82ldkhcb [No types assigned] Added CWE Apache Software Foundation CWE-362
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-26578 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-26578
weaknesses.