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CVE-2018-1304

First published: Fri Feb 23 2018(Updated: )

Apache Tomcat versions 7.0.0 to 7.0.84, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.49 and 8.5.0 to 8.5.27 does not properly handle the URL empty string ("") when used as part of a security constraint definition. This can lead to the security constraint being ignored, leading to unitended exposure of resources. External References: <a href="https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.85">https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.85</a> <a href="https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_8.0.50">https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_8.0.50</a> <a href="https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_8.5.28">https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_8.5.28</a> Upstream Bug Report: <a href="https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=62067">https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=62067</a> Upstream Fixes: Tomcat 7.0.x: <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1823309">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1823309</a> Tomcat 8.0.x: <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1814827">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1814827</a> Tomcat 8.5.x: <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1823307">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&amp;rev=1823307</a>

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/tomcat<7.0.85
7.0.85
redhat/tomcat<8.0.50
8.0.50
redhat/tomcat<8.5.28
8.5.28
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=7.0.0<7.0.86
7.0.86
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=8.0.0<8.0.51
8.0.51
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=8.5.0<8.5.28
8.5.28
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=9.0.0<=9.0.4
9.0.5
Tomcat>=7.0.0<=7.0.84
Tomcat>=8.0.0<=8.0.49
Tomcat>=8.5.0<=8.5.27
Tomcat>=9.0.0<=9.0.4
Tomcat=8.0.0-rc1
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone1
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone10
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone11
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone12
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone13
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone14
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone15
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone16
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone17
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone18
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone19
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone2
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone20
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone21
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone22
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone23
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone24
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone25
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone26
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone27
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone3
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone4
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone5
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone6
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone7
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone8
Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone9
All of
Any of
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=6
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=6.4
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=3.0.0
Any of
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Ubuntu=18.04
Oracle Fusion Middleware=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle Hospitality Guest Access=4.2.0
Oracle Hospitality Guest Access=4.2.1
Oracle Micros Relate Customer Relationship Management Software=11.4
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=5.3
Tarantella Secure Global Desktop=5.4
Red Hat JBoss Middleware=1
Tomcat=9.0.0-m1
Tomcat=9.0.0-m10
Tomcat=9.0.0-m11
Tomcat=9.0.0-m12
Tomcat=9.0.0-m13
Tomcat=9.0.0-m14
Tomcat=9.0.0-m15
Tomcat=9.0.0-m16
Tomcat=9.0.0-m17
Tomcat=9.0.0-m18
Tomcat=9.0.0-m19
Tomcat=9.0.0-m2
Tomcat=9.0.0-m20
Tomcat=9.0.0-m21
Tomcat=9.0.0-m22
Tomcat=9.0.0-m23
Tomcat=9.0.0-m24
Tomcat=9.0.0-m25
Tomcat=9.0.0-m26
Tomcat=9.0.0-m27
Tomcat=9.0.0-m3
Tomcat=9.0.0-m4
Tomcat=9.0.0-m5
Tomcat=9.0.0-m6
Tomcat=9.0.0-m7
Tomcat=9.0.0-m8
Tomcat=9.0.0-m9
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=6
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=6.4
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Web Server=3.0.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
debian/tomcat9
9.0.43-2~deb11u10
9.0.43-2~deb11u12
9.0.70-2
9.0.95-1

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

Remedy

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180706-0001/

Remedy

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1304?

    CVE-2018-1304 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive resources.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1304?

    To fix CVE-2018-1304, upgrade Apache Tomcat to versions 7.0.85, 8.0.50, or 8.5.28 and later.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2018-1304?

    CVE-2018-1304 affects Apache Tomcat versions from 7.0.0 to 7.0.84, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.49, and 8.5.0 to 8.5.27.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2018-1304?

    CVE-2018-1304 could allow an attacker to bypass security constraints, leading to unintended resource exposure.

  • Is CVE-2018-1304 exploitable without authentication?

    Yes, CVE-2018-1304 can be exploited without authentication, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

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