CVE-2003-0043
First published: Fri Feb 07 2003(Updated: )
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tomcat | =3.1 | |
| Tomcat | =3.2.1 | |
| Tomcat | =3.2.4 | |
| Tomcat | =3.0 | |
| Tomcat | =3.1.1 | |
| Tomcat | =3.2.3 | |
| Tomcat | =3.2 | |
| Tomcat | =3.3.1 | |
| Tomcat | =3.3 | |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | <3.3.1a | 3.3.1a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-246
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5111
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-060.shtml
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.3.1a.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6722
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11195
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0043
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030804165204/http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.3.1a.txt
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030810045410/http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030819144200/http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-060.shtml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131213024606/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6722
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140627151430/http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5111
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cvx5-7vc7-rg77 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0043?
CVE-2003-0043 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote file reading.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0043?
To fix CVE-2003-0043, upgrade Jakarta Tomcat to version 3.3.1a or later.
What versions of Tomcat are affected by CVE-2003-0043?
CVE-2003-0043 affects Jakarta Tomcat versions 3.0 to 3.3.
Can CVE-2003-0043 allow attackers to access sensitive information?
Yes, CVE-2003-0043 can allow remote attackers to read sensitive portions of files through the web.xml file.
Is CVE-2003-0043 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0043 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
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