CVE-2024-46544

Name: CVE-2024-46544
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-23T11:15:10.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-46544 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing mod_jk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors: from 1.2.9-beta through 1.2.49. Only mod_jk on Unix like systems is affected. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors allows local users to view and modify shared memory containing mod_jk configuration which may lead to information disclosure and/or denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat Connectors: from 1.2.9-beta through 1.2.49. Only mod_jk on Unix like systems is affected. Neither the ISAPI redirector nor mod_jk on Windows is affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.50, which fixes the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Tomcat Connectors	>= 1.2.9, < 1.2.50
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/q1gp7cc38hs1r8gj8gfnopwznd5fpr4dMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46544?

How severe is CVE-2024-46544?

CVE-2024-46544 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46544?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST