Apache Tomcat up to 5.5.20 information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 5.5.20 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-4308. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat up to 5.5.20 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

The doRead method in Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 through 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 through 5.5.20 does not return a -1 to indicate when a certain error condition has occurred, which can cause Tomcat to send POST content from one request to a different request.

The bug was discovered 02/25/2009. The weakness was shared 02/26/2009 with Fujitsu (Website). The advisory is available at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4308 since 09/29/2008. The exploitation appears to be difficult. 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 T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 46868 (Apache Tomcat 5.x < 5.5.21 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87232 (Apache Tomcat POST Data Information Disclosure Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (48934), Tenable (46868), SecurityFocus (BID 33913†), OSVDB (52407†) and Secunia (SA34057†). The entry VDB-3141 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Apache

Name

Tomcat

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 46868
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat 5.x < 5.5.21 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/25/2009 +149 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Organization: Fujitsu
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-4308 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4308
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46834
X-Force: 48934
SecurityFocus: 33913 - Apache Tomcat POST Data Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 34057 - Apache Tomcat POST Content Disclosure Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 52407 - CVE-2008-4308 - Apache - Tomcat - Information Disclosure Issue
Vulnerability Center: 21920 - Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 - 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 - 5.5.20 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2009-0541

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/25/2025 22:24
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (63), 09/03/2019 08:06 (13), 05/25/2025 22:24 (20)
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