CVE-2008-0002: Infoleak
First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 processes parameters in the context of the wrong request when an exception occurs during parameter processing, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by disconnecting during this processing in order to trigger the exception.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.5 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.6 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.7 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.8 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.9 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.10 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.11 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.12 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.13 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.14 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.15 | |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=6.0.0<6.0.16 | 6.0.16 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28834
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28915
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29711
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-10.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3638
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487812/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27703
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0488
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00315.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00460.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0002
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080214133036/http://secunia.com/advisories/28915
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080715062302/http://secunia.com/advisories/29711
- https://web.archive.org/web/20080724052339/http://secunia.com/advisories/28834
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081012021650/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27703
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081013050642/http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081120062646/http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3638
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081121133027/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487812/100/0/threaded
- https://web.archive.org/web/20091125140215/http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
- https://web.archive.org/web/20120825080137/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140723000733/http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
- https://web.archive.org/web/20150621204350/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5x5f-9r6q-q7mh (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0002?
CVE-2008-0002 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0002?
To fix CVE-2008-0002, upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 6.0.16 or later.
What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2008-0002?
CVE-2008-0002 affects Apache Tomcat versions 6.0.0 through 6.0.15.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0002?
CVE-2008-0002 is an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-0002 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0002 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers.
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