CVE-2002-2008
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 for Windows allows remote attackers to obtain the web root path via an HTTP request for a resource that does not exist, such as lpt9, which leaks the information in an error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tomcat | =4.0.3 | |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | <4.1.3 | 4.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5054
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9394.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0225.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-2008
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200815000000*/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5054
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m8w6-7rh6-4xj6 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2008?
CVE-2002-2008 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2008?
To mitigate CVE-2002-2008, upgrade to a later version of Apache Tomcat that does not exhibit this issue.
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-2008 facilitate?
CVE-2002-2008 allows attackers to remotely obtain the web root path, potentially exposing sensitive information.
Which version of Apache Tomcat is affected by CVE-2002-2008?
CVE-2002-2008 affects Apache Tomcat version 4.0.3.
Can CVE-2002-2008 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2002-2008 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers.
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