Apache Tomcat up to 6.0.15 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apache Tomcat. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-5342. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Tomcat (Application Server Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The default catalina.policy in the JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 does not restrict certain permissions for web applications, which allows attackers to modify logging configuration options and overwrite arbitrary files, as demonstrated by changing the (1) level, (2) directory, and (3) prefix attributes in the org.apache.juli.FileHandler handler.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2007. The weakness was shared 12/23/2007 by Mark Thomas (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-5342 since 10/10/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67640 (Oracle Linux 5 : tomcat (ELSA-2008-0042)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120536 (Solaris Multiple Vulnerabilities in Oracle Java Web Console).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41220), Tenable (67640), SecurityFocus (BID 27006†), OSVDB (39833†) and Secunia (SA28274†). The entries VDB-40924, VDB-40923, VDB-40922 and VDB-40501 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 67640
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : tomcat (ELSA-2008-0042)
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OpenVAS ID: 60102
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1447-1 (tomcat5.5)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/31/2007 +4 days 🔍
01/02/2008 +2 days 🔍
03/11/2008 +68 days 🔍
07/12/2013 +1949 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +612 days 🔍
08/02/2019 +1600 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Mark Thomas
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5342 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5342
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40234

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X-Force: 41220
SecurityFocus: 27006 - Apache Tomcat JULI Logging Component Default Security Policy Vulnerability
Secunia: 28274
OSVDB: 39833 - Apache Tomcat JULI Logging Component catalina.policy Security Bypass
Vulnerability Center: 17233 - Apache Tomcat JULI Vulnerability Allows Logging Configuration Modification and Files Disclosure, High
Vupen: ADV-2008-0013

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Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/02/2019 14:23
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (78), 08/02/2019 14:23 (7)
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