CVE-2022-29885: EncryptInterceptor does not provide complete protection on insecure networks
First published: Thu May 12 2022(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an use-after-free flaw in theEncryptInterceptor in an untrusted network. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | >=8.5.38<=8.5.78 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=9.0.13<=9.0.62 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=10.0.0<=10.0.20 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone1 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone10 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone11 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone12 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone13 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone14 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone2 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone3 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone4 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone5 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone6 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone7 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone8 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =10.1.0-milestone9 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System | =20.2.1 | |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=8.5.38<8.5.79 | 8.5.79 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=9.0.13<9.0.63 | 9.0.63 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=10.0.0-M1<10.0.21 | 10.0.21 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=10.1.0-M1<10.1.0-M15 | 10.1.0-M15 |
| debian/tomcat9 | 9.0.43-2~deb11u10 9.0.70-2 9.0.95-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171728/Apache-Tomcat-10.1-Denial-Of-Service.html
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2b4qmhbcyqvc7dyfpjyx54c03x65vhcv
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00029.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0002/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5265
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29885
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0fa7721f11d565a2cd2e44366c388ad6a3e6357d
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/36826ea638457d7e17876a70f89cb435b6db0d91
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/b679bc627f5a4ea6510af95adfb7476b07eba890
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/eaafd28296c54d983e28a47953c1f5cb2c334f48
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220629-0002
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r84p-88g2-2vx2 (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226170
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7144861 (Advisory)
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-29885
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-29885
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-29885
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-29885
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29885?
CVE-2022-29885 is a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat that incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2022-29885?
CVE-2022-29885 affects Apache Tomcat versions 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62, and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29885?
CVE-2022-29885 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2022-29885?
To fix CVE-2022-29885, you should update Apache Tomcat to version 9.0.31-1~deb10u10, 9.0.43-2~deb11u6, 9.0.43-2~deb11u9, or 9.0.70-2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29885?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-29885 on the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171728/Apache-Tomcat-10.1-Denial-Of-Service.html), [2](https://lists.apache.org/thread/2b4qmhbcyqvc7dyfpjyx54c03x65vhcv), [3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00029.html).
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