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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Tomcat Security Manager up to 6.0.39/7.0.53/8.0.5. Affected is an unknown function of the component XSLT Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-0096. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Tomcat Security Manager up to 6.0.39/7.0.53/8.0.5 (Application Server Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component XSLT Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

java/org/apache/catalina/servlets/DefaultServlet.java in the default servlet in Apache Tomcat before 6.0.40, 7.x before 7.0.53, and 8.x before 8.0.4 does not properly restrict XSLT stylesheets, which allows remote attackers to bypass security-manager restrictions and read arbitrary files via a crafted web application that provides an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

The bug was discovered 02/27/2014. The weakness was released 03/27/2014 with Tomcat Security Team as Fixed in Apache Tomcat 8.0.5 as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at tomcat.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0096 since 12/03/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

The default servlet allows web applications to define (at multiple levels) an XSLT to be used to format a directory listing. When running under a security manager, the processing of these was not subject to the same constraints as the web application. This enabled a malicious web application to bypass the file access constraints imposed by the security manager via the use of external XML entities.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 28 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 79670 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : Apache Tomcat vulnerability (SOL15428)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family F5 Networks Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185089 (HP-UX Apache Server Suite Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX03102)).

Upgrading to version 6.0.41, 7.0.54 or 8.0.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The release notes contains the following remark:

This was fixed in revisions 1578610 and 1578611.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93367), Tenable (79670), SecurityFocus (BID 67667†), OSVDB (107475†) and Secunia (SA57879†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-13383, VDB-13384, VDB-13385 and VDB-13387. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Application Server Software

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Tomcat Security Manager

Version

• 6.0.0
• 6.0.1
• 6.0.2
• 6.0.3
• 6.0.4
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• 6.0.39
• 7.0.0
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• 7.0.53
• 8.0.0
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• 8.0.5

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 79670
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : Apache Tomcat vulnerability (SOL15428)
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OpenVAS ID: 703530
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3530-1 (tomcat6 - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tomcat Security Manager 6.0.41/7.0.54/8.0.8

Timelineinfo

12/03/2013 🔍
02/27/2014 +86 days 🔍
03/27/2014 +28 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Fixed in Apache Tomcat 8.0.5
Organization: Tomcat Security Team
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-0096 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0096
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13386

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X-Force: 93367 - Apache Tomcat XXE information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 67667 - Apache Tomcat CVE-2014-0096 XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 57879 - Apache Tomcat Information Disclosure and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 107475
SecurityTracker: 1030301 - Apache Tomcat Security Manager Bug Lets Remote Authenticated Users Bypass Security Controls and View Files
Vulnerability Center: 44682 - Apache Tomcat 6.0.0-6.0.39, 7.0.0-7.0.52 and 8.0.0-RC1 to 8.0.3 and Multiple F5 Products Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via XML Files, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/28/2014 11:28
Updated: 06/20/2021 12:43
Changes: 05/28/2014 11:28 (96), 05/29/2017 08:58 (4), 06/20/2021 12:43 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:BFB:103

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