CVE-2023-24977
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apache InLong that could allow attackers to read sensitive information from memory. It affects Apache InLong versions 1.1.0 through 1.5.0. The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure or be used as part of a larger attack chain.
💻 Affected Systems
- Apache InLong
📦 What is this software?
Inlong by Apache
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could read sensitive data from memory including credentials, configuration secrets, or other application data, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of application memory contents, which could reveal sensitive data or be used to bypass security controls.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls, though the vulnerability still exists.
🎯 Exploit Status
Out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities typically require some knowledge of the target system but can be exploited without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Latest version after 1.5.0
Vendor Advisory: https://lists.apache.org/thread/ggozxorctn3tdll7bgmpwwcbjnd0s6w7
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Upgrade to Apache InLong version 1.6.0 or later. 2. Alternatively, apply the fix from GitHub PR #7214. 3. Restart all InLong services after patching.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network segmentation
allRestrict network access to InLong services to only trusted sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit exposure
- Monitor for unusual memory access patterns or crashes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check InLong version: if between 1.1.0 and 1.5.0 inclusive, system is vulnerable
Check Version:
Check InLong configuration files or application logs for version information
Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 1.6.0 or later, or that GitHub PR #7214 has been applied
📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes, memory access errors, or unusual out-of-bounds read attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual requests to InLong endpoints, especially those triggering memory operations
SIEM Query:
Search for application logs containing memory access errors or segmentation faults related to InLong