Vulnerability identifier: #VU64540
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with enforcement of proper credentials. A remote attacker can bypass intended access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Tomcat: 5.5, 6.0.0 - 6.0.35, 7.0.0 - 7.0.29
External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/51371
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1392248
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56403
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1637-1
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626891
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79809
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.