CVE-2014-0033: Input Validation
First published: Tue Feb 25 2014(Updated: )
org/apache/catalina/connector/CoyoteAdapter.java in Apache Tomcat 6.0.33 through 6.0.37 does not consider the disableURLRewriting setting when handling a session ID in a URL, which allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks via a crafted URL.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/tomcat | <6.0.39 | 6.0.39 |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.33 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.34 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.35 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.36 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =6.0.37 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=r1149220
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1558822
- https://access.redhat.com/site/solutions/88203
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0528.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0525.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1069919
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59036
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59873
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675886
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21677147
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21678231
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3530
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65769
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2130-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/37220405a377c0182d2afdbc36461c4783b2930fbeae3a17f1333113@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/39ae1f0bd5867c15755a6f959b271ade1aea04ccdc3b2e639dcd903b@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b84ad1258a89de5c9c853c7f2d3ad77e5b8b2930be9e132d5cef6b95@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b8a1bf18155b552dcf9a928ba808cbadad84c236d85eab3033662cfb@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r03c597a64de790ba42c167efacfa23300c3d6c9fe589ab87fe02859c@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r587e50b86c1a96ee301f751d50294072d142fd6dc08a8987ae9f3a9b@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b8a1bf18155b552dcf9a928ba808cbadad84c236d85eab3033662cfb%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/39ae1f0bd5867c15755a6f959b271ade1aea04ccdc3b2e639dcd903b%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/37220405a377c0182d2afdbc36461c4783b2930fbeae3a17f1333113%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/b84ad1258a89de5c9c853c7f2d3ad77e5b8b2930be9e132d5cef6b95%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r03c597a64de790ba42c167efacfa23300c3d6c9fe589ab87fe02859c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r587e50b86c1a96ee301f751d50294072d142fd6dc08a8987ae9f3a9b%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0033?
CVE-2014-0033 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for session fixation attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0033?
To fix CVE-2014-0033, upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 6.0.39 or later.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2014-0033?
CVE-2014-0033 affects Apache Tomcat versions 6.0.33 through 6.0.37.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-0033 allow?
CVE-2014-0033 allows remote attackers to conduct session fixation attacks through crafted URLs.
Is disabling URL rewriting enough to mitigate CVE-2014-0033?
No, disabling URL rewriting alone is not sufficient to mitigate the effects of CVE-2014-0033.
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