CVE-2012-5568
First published: Mon Nov 26 2012(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat through 7.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tomcat | >=7.0.0<=7.0.105 | |
| openSUSE | =11.4 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| openSUSE | =12.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://captainholly.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/slowloris-vs-tomcat/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/26/2
- http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147776.html
- http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147779.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56686
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880011
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80317
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 has a severity rating of moderate due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5568?
To fix CVE-2012-5568, it is recommended to upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 7.0.106 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5568?
CVE-2012-5568 affects Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.105 across various platforms including openSUSE 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2.
What is Slowloris in relation to CVE-2012-5568?
Slowloris is a denial of service tool that exploits CVE-2012-5568 by sending partial HTTP requests to overwhelm the server.
Can CVE-2012-5568 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5568 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a service outage.
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