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CVE-2008-2370: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Aug 04 2008(Updated: )

Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.37, 5.5.0 through 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16, when a `RequestDispatcher` is used, performs path normalization before removing the query string from the URI, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a `..` (dot dot) in a request parameter.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=6.0.0<=6.0.16
6.0.18
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=5.5.0<=5.5.26
5.5.27
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=4.1.0<=4.1.37
4.1.38
Tomcat=4.1.0
Tomcat=4.1.1
Tomcat=4.1.2
Tomcat=4.1.3
Tomcat=4.1.4
Tomcat=4.1.5
Tomcat=4.1.6
Tomcat=4.1.7
Tomcat=4.1.8
Tomcat=4.1.9
Tomcat=4.1.10
Tomcat=4.1.11
Tomcat=4.1.12
Tomcat=4.1.13
Tomcat=4.1.14
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
Tomcat=4.1.29
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=5.5.0
Tomcat=5.5.1
Tomcat=5.5.2
Tomcat=5.5.3
Tomcat=5.5.4
Tomcat=5.5.5
Tomcat=5.5.6
Tomcat=5.5.7
Tomcat=5.5.8
Tomcat=5.5.9
Tomcat=5.5.10
Tomcat=5.5.11
Tomcat=5.5.12
Tomcat=5.5.13
Tomcat=5.5.14
Tomcat=5.5.15
Tomcat=5.5.16
Tomcat=5.5.17
Tomcat=5.5.18
Tomcat=5.5.19
Tomcat=5.5.20
Tomcat=5.5.21
Tomcat=5.5.22
Tomcat=5.5.23
Tomcat=5.5.24
Tomcat=5.5.25
Tomcat=5.5.26
Tomcat=6.0.0
Tomcat=6.0.1
Tomcat=6.0.2
Tomcat=6.0.3
Tomcat=6.0.4
Tomcat=6.0.5
Tomcat=6.0.6
Tomcat=6.0.7
Tomcat=6.0.8
Tomcat=6.0.9
Tomcat=6.0.10
Tomcat=6.0.11
Tomcat=6.0.12
Tomcat=6.0.13
Tomcat=6.0.14
Tomcat=6.0.15
Tomcat=6.0.16

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30494

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2370?

    CVE-2008-2370 is considered a critical severity vulnerability, as it enables directory traversal attacks that can lead to unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2370?

    To fix CVE-2008-2370, update your Apache Tomcat to versions 4.1.38, 5.5.27, or 6.0.18 or later.

  • What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2008-2370?

    CVE-2008-2370 affects Apache Tomcat versions 4.1.0 to 4.1.37, 5.5.0 to 5.5.26, and 6.0.0 to 6.0.16.

  • What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2008-2370?

    CVE-2008-2370 allows attackers to perform directory traversal attacks, enabling the reading of arbitrary files on the server.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-2370?

    Yes, patches are available through updated versions of Apache Tomcat which can be downloaded from the official repository.

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