#VU87534 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2016-0763

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#VU87534 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apache Tomcat - CVE-2016-0763

Published: March 14, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87534
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0763
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Tomcat
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization within the setGlobalContext() method in org/apache/naming/factory/ResourceLinkFactory.java. A remote user can bypass intended SecurityManager restrictions and read or write to arbitrary application data, or cause a denial of service (application disruption), via a web application that sets a crafted global context.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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