CVE-2002-2009
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the web root path via HTTP requests for JSP files preceded by (1) +/, (2) >/, (3) </, and (4) %20/, which leaks the pathname in an error message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | =4.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2002-04/0286.html
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2002-04/0297.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4557
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42915
- 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://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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2009?
CVE-2002-2009 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive path information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2009?
To mitigate CVE-2002-2009, upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version later than 4.0.1 that does not contain this vulnerability.
What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2002-2009?
CVE-2002-2009 affects Apache Tomcat version 4.0.1 specifically.
What are the consequences of CVE-2002-2009?
The consequence of CVE-2002-2009 is that it can allow remote attackers to gain access to the web root path through error message exposure.
Is CVE-2002-2009 still a relevant vulnerability?
While CVE-2002-2009 may seem outdated, it highlights the importance of securing web applications against path disclosure vulnerabilities.
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