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CVE-2017-12615: Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability was discovered in Tomcat where if a servlet context was configured with readonly=false and HTTP PUT requests were allowed, an attacker could upload a JSP file to that context and achieve code execution.

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/tomcat6<0:6.0.24-111.el6_9
0:6.0.24-111.el6_9
redhat/tomcat<0:7.0.76-3.el7_4
0:7.0.76-3.el7_4
redhat/httpd<0:2.2.26-57.ep6.el6
0:2.2.26-57.ep6.el6
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el6
1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el6
redhat/tomcat6<0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el6
0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el6
redhat/tomcat7<0:7.0.54-28_patch_05.ep6.el6
0:7.0.54-28_patch_05.ep6.el6
redhat/httpd22<0:2.2.26-58.ep6.el7
0:2.2.26-58.ep6.el7
redhat/jbcs-httpd24-openssl<1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el7
1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el7
redhat/tomcat6<0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el7
0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el7
redhat/tomcat7<0:7.0.54-28_patch_05.ep6.el7
0:7.0.54-28_patch_05.ep6.el7
redhat/tomcat7<0:7.0.70-25.ep7.el6
0:7.0.70-25.ep7.el6
redhat/tomcat8<0:8.0.36-29.ep7.el6
0:8.0.36-29.ep7.el6
redhat/tomcat-native<0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el6
0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el6
redhat/tomcat-vault<0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el6
0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el6
redhat/tomcat7<0:7.0.70-25.ep7.el7
0:7.0.70-25.ep7.el7
redhat/tomcat8<0:8.0.36-29.ep7.el7
0:8.0.36-29.ep7.el7
redhat/tomcat-native<0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el7
0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el7
redhat/tomcat-vault<0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el7
0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el7
redhat/tomcat<7.0.81
7.0.81
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=7.0.0<7.0.79
7.0.79
Tomcat
All of
Tomcat>=7.0.0<=7.0.79
Microsoft Windows Operating System
NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool
NetApp OnCommand Balance
NetApp OnCommand Shift
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Update Services for SAP Solutions=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Update Services for SAP Solutions=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Update Services for SAP Solutions=7.7
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=2.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=3.0.0
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems=7.0_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.4_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.5_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.6_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.7_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian=7.0_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.4_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.5_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.6_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.7_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian=7.0_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.4_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.5_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.6_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.7_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Scientific Computing=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.4_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.6_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.7_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Tomcat=7.0
Tomcat=7.0.0
Tomcat=7.0.0-beta
Tomcat=7.0.1
Tomcat=7.0.2
Tomcat=7.0.2-beta
Tomcat=7.0.3
Tomcat=7.0.4
Tomcat=7.0.4-beta
Tomcat=7.0.5
Tomcat=7.0.5-beta
Tomcat=7.0.6
Tomcat=7.0.7
Tomcat=7.0.8
Tomcat=7.0.9
Tomcat=7.0.10
Tomcat=7.0.11
Tomcat=7.0.12
Tomcat=7.0.13
Tomcat=7.0.14
Tomcat=7.0.15
Tomcat=7.0.16
Tomcat=7.0.17
Tomcat=7.0.18
Tomcat=7.0.19
Tomcat=7.0.20
Tomcat=7.0.21
Tomcat=7.0.22
Tomcat=7.0.23
Tomcat=7.0.24
Tomcat=7.0.25
Tomcat=7.0.26
Tomcat=7.0.27
Tomcat=7.0.28
Tomcat=7.0.29
Tomcat=7.0.30
Tomcat=7.0.31
Tomcat=7.0.32
Tomcat=7.0.33
Tomcat=7.0.34
Tomcat=7.0.35
Tomcat=7.0.36
Tomcat=7.0.37
Tomcat=7.0.38
Tomcat=7.0.39
Tomcat=7.0.40
Tomcat=7.0.41
Tomcat=7.0.42
Tomcat=7.0.43
Tomcat=7.0.44
Tomcat=7.0.45
Tomcat=7.0.46
Tomcat=7.0.47
Tomcat=7.0.48
Tomcat=7.0.49
Tomcat=7.0.50
Tomcat=7.0.51
Tomcat=7.0.54
Tomcat=7.0.55
Tomcat=7.0.56
Tomcat=7.0.57
Tomcat=7.0.58
Tomcat=7.0.59
Tomcat=7.0.60
Tomcat=7.0.61
Tomcat=7.0.62
Tomcat=7.0.63
Tomcat=7.0.64
Tomcat=7.0.65
Tomcat=7.0.66
Tomcat=7.0.67
Tomcat=7.0.68
Tomcat=7.0.69
Tomcat=7.0.70
Tomcat=7.0.71
Tomcat=7.0.72
Tomcat=7.0.73
Tomcat=7.0.74
Tomcat=7.0.75
Tomcat=7.0.76
Tomcat=7.0.77
Tomcat=7.0.79
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

Ensure that readonly is set to true (the default) for the DefaultServlet, WebDAV servlet or application context. Block HTTP methods that permit resource modification for untrusted users.

Remedy

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/388a323769f1dff84c9ec905455aa73fbcb20338e3c7eb131457f708%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Remedy

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3d19773b4cf0377db62d1e9328bf9160bf1819f04f988315086931d7%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Remedy

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/845312a10aabbe2c499fca94003881d2c79fc993d85f34c1f5c77424%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Remedy

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a14855578c3a2cbe5d19c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12615?

    CVE-2017-12615 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized code execution through malicious file uploads.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12615?

    To fix CVE-2017-12615, upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 7.0.81 or later.

  • What versions of Tomcat are affected by CVE-2017-12615?

    Versions of Apache Tomcat from 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 are affected by CVE-2017-12615.

  • Is this vulnerability specific to certain operating systems?

    CVE-2017-12615 specifically affects Apache Tomcat running on Windows systems.

  • Can CVE-2017-12615 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12615 can be exploited remotely if the server allows HTTP PUT requests to a servlet context configured with readonly=false.

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