RHSA-2019:2205: Moderate: tomcat security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Apache Tomcat is a servlet container for the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) technologies.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> tomcat: Incorrect handling of empty string URL in security constraints can lead to unintended exposure of resources (CVE-2018-1304)</li> <li> tomcat: Late application of security constraints can lead to resource exposure for unauthorised users (CVE-2018-1305)</li> <li> tomcat: Insecure defaults in CORS filter enable 'supportsCredentials' for all origins (CVE-2018-8014)</li> <li> tomcat: Host name verification missing in WebSocket client (CVE-2018-8034)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2019:2205?
The severity of RHSA-2019:2205 is categorized as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:2205?
To fix RHSA-2019:2205, you should upgrade to the packages provided in version 7.0.76-9.el7 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2019:2205 address?
RHSA-2019:2205 addresses a vulnerability related to incorrect handling of empty string URLs in security constraints leading to potential resource exposure.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:2205?
The affected packages include tomcat, tomcat-admin-webapps, tomcat-docs-webapp, tomcat-javadoc, tomcat-jsvc, tomcat-lib, and tomcat-webapps among others.
Is it safe to continue using the affected versions listed in RHSA-2019:2205?
It is not safe to continue using affected versions, as they may expose sensitive resources and compromise security.