Vulnerability identifier: #VU64544
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing outdated java.io.File code and a custom JMX configuration. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by uploading and accessing a JSP file.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apache Tomcat: 7.0.0 - 7.0.39
External links
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0075.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144498216801440&w=2
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/12
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jan/23
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3447
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69728
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030834
http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04851013
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.