PT-2024-19386 · Apache · Apache Answer

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CVE-2024-22393

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Published

2024-02-22

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Updated

2025-05-05

CVSS v3.1

9.1

Critical

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apache Answer versions through 1.2.1
Description The issue affects Apache Answer, allowing a logged-in user to cause a Pixel Flood Attack by uploading large pixel files, which can cause the server to run out of memory. This can be done by uploading an image when posting content.
Recommendations For Apache Answer versions through 1.2.1, upgrade to version 1.2.5, which fixes the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting image uploads for logged-in users until the patch is applied.

Exploit

Fix

Unrestricted File Upload

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Weakness Enumeration

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-22393
GHSA-RMQP-MVV2-54C6
GO-2024-2579

Affected Products

Apache Answer