Apache Answer 1.3.5: Missing Resource Release in Password Reset Emails
CVE-2024-41890 Published on August 12, 2024
Apache Answer: The link to reset the user's password will remain valid after sending a new link
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime vulnerability in Apache Answer.
This issue affects Apache Answer: through 1.3.5.
User sends multiple password reset emails, each containing a valid link. Within the link's validity period, this could potentially lead to the link being misused or hijacked.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.6, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-41890 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
The software does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. When a resource is not released after use, it can allow attackers to cause a denial of service by causing the allocation of resources without triggering their release. Frequently-affected resources include memory, CPU, disk space, power or battery, etc.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-41890
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Answer:- Before and including 1.3.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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