REDHAT-BUG-924841
First published: Fri Mar 22 2013(Updated: )
Agostino Sarubbo reported on the oss-security mailing list [1] that, on Gentoo, Tomcat 7's log directory is world-accessible and the log files inside the directory are world-readable. This could allow an unprivileged user to read the log files. References: [1] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/22/15">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/22/15</a> [2] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/23/5">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/23/5</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tomcat | =7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-924841?
REDHAT-BUG-924841 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive log data.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-924841?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-924841, restrict access to the Tomcat log directory by configuring appropriate permissions.
What versions of Tomcat are affected by REDHAT-BUG-924841?
REDHAT-BUG-924841 affects Apache Tomcat version 7.
Can unprivileged users access log files due to REDHAT-BUG-924841?
Yes, due to REDHAT-BUG-924841, unprivileged users can access and read log files because of incorrect permissions.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-924841 before applying the fix?
A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-924841 is to manually change the permissions of the log directory to restrict access immediately.
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