CVE-2022-42252: Apache Tomcat request smuggling via malformed content-length
First published: Tue Nov 01 2022(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling, caused by the failure to reject a request containing an invalid Content-Length header when configured to ignore invalid HTTP headers via setting rejectIllegalHeader to false. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to poison the web cache, bypass web application firewall protection, and conduct XSS attacks.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | >=8.5.0<8.5.83 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=9.0.0<9.0.68 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=10.0.0<10.0.27 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=10.1.0<10.1.1 | |
| IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS | <=9.7.2.7 | |
| IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access | <=9.7.2.7 | |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | >=10.1.0-M1<10.1.1 | 10.1.1 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | >=10.0.0-M1<10.0.27 | 10.0.27 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | >=9.0.0-M1<9.0.68 | 9.0.68 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=10.1.0-M1<10.1.1 | 10.1.1 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=10.0.0-M1<10.0.27 | 10.0.27 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=9.0.0-M1<9.0.68 | 9.0.68 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=8.5.0<8.5.83 | 8.5.83 |
| redhat/tomcat | <10.1.1 | 10.1.1 |
| redhat/tomcat | <10.0.27 | 10.0.27 |
| redhat/tomcat | <9.0.68 | 9.0.68 |
| redhat/tomcat | <8.5.83 | 8.5.83 |
| debian/tomcat9 | 9.0.43-2~deb11u10 9.0.70-2 | |
| ubuntu/tomcat8 | <8.5.39-1ubuntu1~18.04.3+ | 8.5.39-1ubuntu1~18.04.3+ |
| ubuntu/tomcat8 | <8.5.82 | 8.5.82 |
| ubuntu/tomcat9 | <9.0.16-3ubuntu0.18.04.2+ | 9.0.16-3ubuntu0.18.04.2+ |
| ubuntu/tomcat9 | <9.0.31-1ubuntu0.5 | 9.0.31-1ubuntu0.5 |
| ubuntu/tomcat9 | <9.0.58-1ubuntu0.1+ | 9.0.58-1ubuntu0.1+ |
| ubuntu/tomcat9 | <9.0.68 | 9.0.68 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/zzcxzvqfdqn515zfs3dxb7n8gty589sq
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-37
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239171
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7124058 (Advisory)
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42252
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/0d089a15047faf9cb3c82f80f4d28febd4798920
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/4c7f4fd09d2cc1692112ef70b8ee23a7a037ae77
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/a1c07906d8dcaf7957e5cc97f5cdbac7d18a205a
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/c9fe754e5d17e262dfbd3eab2a03ca96ff372dc3
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-10.html
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p22x-g9px-3945 (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2141333
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2141334
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1663
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:1664
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-42252
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-42252
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2141329
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-42252
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-42252
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/4c7f4fd09d2cc1692112ef70b8ee23a7a037ae77 (9.0.68)
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/a1c07906d8dcaf7957e5cc97f5cdbac7d18a205a (8.5.83)
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-42252
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6880-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-42252
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Tomcat vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Apache Tomcat vulnerability is CVE-2022-42252.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42252?
The severity of CVE-2022-42252 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2022-42252?
Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.0 to 8.5.82, 9.0.0-M1 to 9.0.67, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.26, and 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0 are affected by CVE-2022-42252.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42252?
To fix CVE-2022-42252, upgrade your Apache Tomcat installation to version 8.5.83, 9.0.68, 10.0.27, or 10.1.1 depending on the version you are using.
Are there any references related to CVE-2022-42252?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-42252 from the following references: - [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42252) - [Apache Tomcat Mailing List](https://lists.apache.org/thread/zzcxzvqfdqn515zfs3dxb7n8gty589sq) - [Gentoo Security Advisory](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-37)
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