Apache Tomcat up to 6.0.10 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Tomcat up to 6.0.10. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2010-2227. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Tomcat up to 6.0.10 (Application Server Software). Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.29, 6.0.0 through 6.0.27, and 7.0.0 beta does not properly handle an invalid Transfer-Encoding header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application outage) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted header that interferes with "recycling of a buffer."

The weakness was disclosed 07/13/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at svn.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-2227. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as highly functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 50438 (Fedora 12 : tomcat6-6.0.26-3.fc12 (2010-16248)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86879 (Apache Tomcat Authentication Header Information Disclosure Vulnerability).

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 (60264), Tenable (50438), SecurityFocus (BID 41544†), SecurityTracker (ID 1024180†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26471†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 50438
Nessus Name: Fedora 12 : tomcat6-6.0.26-3.fc12 (2010-16248)
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OpenVAS ID: 69417
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2207-1 (tomcat5.5)
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MetaSploit ID: apache_tomcat_transfer_encoding.rb
MetaSploit Name: Apache Tomcat Transfer-Encoding Information Disclosure and DoS
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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06/09/2010 🔍
07/09/2010 +30 days 🔍
07/13/2010 +4 days 🔍
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07/18/2010 +5 days 🔍
11/02/2010 +107 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1598 days 🔍
12/29/2024 +3573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: dsa-2207
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-2227 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2227
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54012

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X-Force: 60264
SecurityFocus: 41544 - Apache Tomcat 'Transfer-Encoding' Information Disclosure and Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 40813
SecurityTracker: 1024180
Vulnerability Center: 26471 - Apache Tomcat 5.5.0-5.5.29, 6.0.0-6.0.27, and 7.0.0 Beta Transfer-Encoding Header Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 12/29/2024 14:22
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (69), 03/01/2017 10:00 (10), 09/20/2021 13:22 (6), 09/20/2021 13:28 (1), 09/20/2021 13:34 (1), 08/31/2024 20:36 (19), 12/29/2024 14:22 (3)
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