Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.96/10.1.31/11.0.0 Object inadequate encryption

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.96/10.1.31/11.0.0. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function of the component Object Handler. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-52318. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.96/10.1.31/11.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code block of the component Object Handler. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Incorrect object recycling and reuse vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: 11.0.0, 10.1.31, 9.0.96. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.1, 10.1.32 or 9.0.97, which fixes the issue.

It is possible to read the advisory at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-52318 since 11/07/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211519 (Apache Tomcat 11.0.0 < 11.0.1), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.0.97, 10.1.32 or 11.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211519). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Type

• Application Server Software

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Tomcat

Version

• 9.0.0
• 9.0.1
• 9.0.2
• 9.0.3
• 9.0.4
• 9.0.5
• 9.0.6
• 9.0.7
• 9.0.8
• 9.0.9
• 9.0.10
• 9.0.11
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• 9.0.14
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• 9.0.25
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• 9.0.96
• 10.1.0
• 10.1.1
• 10.1.2
• 10.1.3
• 10.1.4
• 10.1.5
• 10.1.6
• 10.1.7
• 10.1.8
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• 10.1.11
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• 10.1.18
• 10.1.19
• 10.1.20
• 10.1.21
• 10.1.22
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• 10.1.24
• 10.1.25
• 10.1.26
• 10.1.27
• 10.1.28
• 10.1.29
• 10.1.30
• 10.1.31
• 11.0

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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