Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.97/10.1.33/11.0.1 JSP Compilation toctou

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.97/10.1.33/11.0.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component JSP Compilation. This manipulation causes toctou. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-50379. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Tomcat up to 9.0.97/10.1.33/11.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component JSP Compilation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a toctou vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-367. The product checks the state of a resource before using that resource, but the resource's state can change between the check and the use in a way that invalidates the results of the check. This can cause the product to perform invalid actions when the resource is in an unexpected state. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability during JSP compilation in Apache Tomcat permits an RCE on case insensitive file systems when the default servlet is enabled for write (non-default configuration). This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.1, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.33, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.97. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.2, 10.1.34 or 9.0.08, which fixes the issue.

The weakness was presented by Nacl, Whoami, Yemoli and Ruozhi. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-50379 since 10/23/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213078 (Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 < 9.0.98 multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 9.0.98, 10.1.34 or 11.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202412-2256), Tenable (213078) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3722). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Xerox FreeFlow Print Server
  • Oracle Linux
  • NetApp ActiveIQ Unified Manager
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM Integration Bus
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Open Source GStreamer
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • ATOSS Staff Efficiency Suite
  • Open Source Camunda
  • Red Hat JBoss Web Server

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Toctou
CWE: CWE-367 / CWE-362
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 213078
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 < 9.0.98 multiple vulnerabilities

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tomcat 9.0.98/10.1.34/11.0.2

Timelineinfo

10/23/2024 🔍
12/17/2024 +55 days 🔍
12/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/17/2025 +212 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Nacl, Whoami, Yemoli, Ruozhi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-50379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-50379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-288733
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3722 - Apache Tomcat: Mehrere Schwachstellen
CNNVD: CNNVD-202412-2256 - Apache Tomcat 安全漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 12/17/2024 13:52
Updated: 07/17/2025 14:01
Changes: 12/17/2024 13:52 (56), 12/17/2024 17:52 (2), 12/18/2024 05:31 (11), 12/19/2024 06:12 (1), 03/09/2025 00:35 (10), 07/17/2025 14:01 (7)
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