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CVE-2005-4836: Infoleak

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

The HTTP/1.1 connector in Apache Tomcat 4.1.15 through 4.1.40 does not reject NULL bytes in a URL when allowLinking is configured, which allows remote attackers to read JSP source files and obtain sensitive information.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=4.1.15<=4.1.40
Tomcat=4.1.15
Tomcat=4.1.16
Tomcat=4.1.17
Tomcat=4.1.18
Tomcat=4.1.19
Tomcat=4.1.20
Tomcat=4.1.21
Tomcat=4.1.22
Tomcat=4.1.23
Tomcat=4.1.24
Tomcat=4.1.25
Tomcat=4.1.26
Tomcat=4.1.27
Tomcat=4.1.28-alpha
Tomcat=4.1.29
Tomcat=4.1.29-alpha
Tomcat=4.1.30
Tomcat=4.1.31
Tomcat=4.1.32
Tomcat=4.1.33
Tomcat=4.1.34
Tomcat=4.1.35
Tomcat=4.1.36
Tomcat=4.1.37
Tomcat=4.1.39
Tomcat=4.1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-4836?

    CVE-2005-4836 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4836?

    To fix CVE-2005-4836, upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 4.1.41 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2005-4836?

    CVE-2005-4836 affects Apache Tomcat versions 4.1.15 through 4.1.40.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2005-4836 enable?

    CVE-2005-4836 enables remote attackers to read JSP source files through crafted URLs with NULL bytes.

  • Is CVE-2005-4836 related to URL handling in Apache Tomcat?

    Yes, CVE-2005-4836 is specifically related to improper handling of NULL bytes in URLs by the HTTP/1.1 connector.

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