CVE-2016-6808: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 06 2016(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk) before 1.2.42.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat Connectors | <1.2.42 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139071/Apache-Tomcat-JK-ISAPI-Connector-1.2.41-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/44
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-jk.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/06/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93429
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036969
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0193
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0194
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/277d42b48b6e9aef50949c0dcc79ce21693091d73da246b3c1981925@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5b7a23e245c93235c503900da854a143596d901bf1a1f67e851a5de4@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8d2a579bbd977c225c70cb23b0ec54865fb0dab5da3eff1e060c9935@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ba661b0edd913b39ff129a32d855620dd861883ade05fd88a8ce517d@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5c616dfc49156e4b06ffab842800c80f4425924d0f20c452c127a53c@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf8e8c091182b45daa50d3557cad9b10bb4198e3f08cf8f1c66a1b08d@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1762057
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-jk.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_JK_Connector_1.2.42
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2957.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1382352
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ba661b0edd913b39ff129a32d855620dd861883ade05fd88a8ce517d%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8d2a579bbd977c225c70cb23b0ec54865fb0dab5da3eff1e060c9935%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/277d42b48b6e9aef50949c0dcc79ce21693091d73da246b3c1981925%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5b7a23e245c93235c503900da854a143596d901bf1a1f67e851a5de4%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf8e8c091182b45daa50d3557cad9b10bb4198e3f08cf8f1c66a1b08d%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5c616dfc49156e4b06ffab842800c80f4425924d0f20c452c127a53c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6808?
CVE-2016-6808 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for a remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6808?
To fix CVE-2016-6808, upgrade the Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk) to version 1.2.42 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6808?
CVE-2016-6808 affects Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk) versions prior to 1.2.42.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6808?
CVE-2016-6808 predominantly affects systems using the Apache Tomcat Connectors (mod_jk) with IIS/ISAPI integration.
Is CVE-2016-6808 easy to exploit?
CVE-2016-6808 can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious code remotely, making it a critical security risk.
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