CVE-2023-28709
First published: Mon May 22 2023(Updated: )
Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an incomplete fix for CVE-2023-24998 related to the failure to limit the number of request parts to be processed in the file upload function. By sending a specially crafted request using query string parameters, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat | >=8.5.85<=8.5.87 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=9.0.71<=9.0.73 | |
| Apache Tomcat | >=10.1.5<=10.1.7 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =11.0.0-milestone2 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =11.0.0-milestone3 | |
| Apache Tomcat | =11.0.0-milestone4 | |
| IBM QRadar SIEM | <=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP6 | |
| debian/tomcat10 | 10.1.6-1+deb12u1 10.1.16-1 | |
| debian/tomcat9 | 9.0.31-1~deb10u6 9.0.31-1~deb10u10 9.0.43-2~deb11u6 9.0.43-2~deb11u9 9.0.70-2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =12.0 | |
| NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool | ||
| redhat/Apache Tomcat | <11.0.0 | 11.0.0 |
| redhat/Apache Tomcat | <10.1.8 | 10.1.8 |
| redhat/Apache Tomcat | <9.0.74 | 9.0.74 |
| redhat/Apache Tomcat | <8.5.88 | 8.5.88 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote | >=8.5.85<8.5.88 | 8.5.88 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=9.0.71<9.0.74 | 9.0.74 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=10.1.5<10.1.8 | 10.1.8 |
| maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core | >=11.0.0-M2<11.0.0-M5 | 11.0.0-M5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/05/22/1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/7wvxonzwb7k9hx9jt3q33cmy7j97jo3j
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-37
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230616-0004/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5521
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/255893
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7049133 (Advisory)
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28709
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-10.html
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-11.html
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
- https://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cx6h-86xw-9x34 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/ba848da71c523d94950d3c53c19ea155189df9dc
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/fbd81421629afe8b8a3922d59020cde81caea861
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-28709
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-24998
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2210323
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2210322
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4909
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4910
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6570
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7065
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2210321
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/5badf94e79e5de206fc0ef3054fd536b1bb787cd
- https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/d53d8e7f77042cc32a3b98f589496a1ef5088e38
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230616-0004
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28709?
CVE-2023-28709 is a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat that allows for a denial of service attack.
Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2023-28709?
Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M2 to 11.0.0-M4, 10.1.5 to 10.1.7, 9.0.71 to 9.0.73, and 8.5.85 to 8.5.87 are affected by CVE-2023-28709.
How severe is CVE-2023-28709?
CVE-2023-28709 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-28709?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-28709 is available in Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.88, 9.0.74, 10.1.8, and 11.0.0-M5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28709?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28709 on the Red Hat Security Advisory page and the Apache Tomcat mailing list.
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