CVE-2007-5461: Apache Tomcat Path Traversal Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2007-5461: Apache Tomcat Path Traversal Vulnerability. Affects org.apache.tomcat:tomcat across 3 version ranges.
>= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.6
>= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.25
>= 6.0.0, <= 6.0.14
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Background
Apache Tomcat is an open-source web server and servlet container that is used to serve Java web applications. It provides a Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) environment for running web applications. The vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Tomcat is an absolute path traversal vulnerability that affects versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0, 5.0.0, 5.5.0 through 5.5.25, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.14. Under certain configurations, remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential data breaches. The vulnerability is classified as low severity.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The Apache Tomcat Path Traversal Vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. It is important to update Apache Tomcat to the latest patched version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache Tomcat is an open-source web server and servlet container that is used to serve Java web applications.
A path traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to access files and directories outside of the intended directory structure.
Remote authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability by sending a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and information, potentially resulting in data breaches.
Yes, the Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update their Apache Tomcat installations to the latest version.
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