Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 mod_jk cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component mod_jk. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-7197. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability has been found in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component mod_jk. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The AJP connector in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 uses an incorrect length for chunks, which can cause a buffer over-read in the ajp_process_callback in mod_jk, which allows remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory.

The weakness was published 04/25/2007 with Apache.org as Bug 38859 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at issues.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-7197. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43835 (RHEL 4 : Satellite Server (RHSA-2008:0261)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42608), Tenable (43835), SecurityFocus (BID 28477†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28248†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1867, VDB-3141, VDB-29276 and VDB-35896. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 43835
Nessus Name: RHEL 4 : Satellite Server (RHSA-2008:0261)
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Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Bug 38859
Organization: Apache.org
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CVE: CVE-2006-7197 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-7197
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-36400
X-Force: 42608
SecurityFocus: 28477 - Apache Tomcat AJP Connector Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 28248 - Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium

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Created: 03/13/2015 14:56
Updated: 07/14/2021 13:47
Changes: 03/13/2015 14:56 (56), 03/09/2017 10:48 (9), 07/14/2021 13:40 (4), 07/14/2021 13:47 (1)
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