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CVE-2002-1148: Infoleak

First published: Fri Oct 11 2002(Updated: )

The default servlet (`org.apache.catalina.servlets.DefaultServlet`) in Tomcat 4.0.4 and 4.1.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to read source code for server files via a direct request to the servlet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=4.1.0<=4.1.10
4.1.12
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=4.0.0<=4.0.4
4.0.5
Tomcat=3.0
Tomcat=3.1
Tomcat=3.1.1
Tomcat=3.2
Tomcat=3.2.1
Tomcat=3.2.2-beta2
Tomcat=3.2.3
Tomcat=3.2.4
Tomcat=3.3
Tomcat=3.3.1
Tomcat=4.0.0
Tomcat=4.0.1
Tomcat=4.0.2
Tomcat=4.0.3
Tomcat=4.0.4
Tomcat=4.1.0
Tomcat=4.1.3-beta
Tomcat=4.1.9-beta
Tomcat=4.1.10

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5786

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1148?

    CVE-2002-1148 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access to server source code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1148?

    To fix CVE-2002-1148, upgrade to Apache Tomcat version 4.1.12 or higher for the 4.x branch, and 4.0.5 or higher for the 4.0.x branch.

  • Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2002-1148?

    Affected versions of Apache Tomcat include 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0.0 through 4.1.10, and related beta versions.

  • What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2002-1148?

    Failing to address CVE-2002-1148 can lead to significant data breaches as attackers can access sensitive server files.

  • How can CVE-2002-1148 be exploited?

    CVE-2002-1148 can be exploited by making a direct request to the default servlet, enabling remote attackers to read source code.

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