CVE-2022-24963
CWE-190Published: January 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in apr_encode functions of Apache Portable Runtime (APR) allows an attacker to write beyond bounds of a buffer.
This issue affects Apache Portable Runtime (APR) version 1.7.0.
Risk Analysis
Apache Portable Runtime version 1.7.0 contains an integer overflow in the apr_encode functions, leading to a buffer overflow. This critical vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update Apache Portable Runtime to a version beyond 1.7.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-24963 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-24963 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts