RHSA-2024:5696: Important: tomcat security update
Apache Tomcat is a servlet container for the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) technologies.Security Fix(es): tomcat: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CVE-2024-34750) tomcat: Denial of Service in Tomcat (CVE-2024-38286) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:5696?
The severity of RHSA-2024:5696 is categorized as critical due to the potential for denial of service and improper handling of exceptional conditions.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:5696?
To fix RHSA-2024:5696, upgrade your Tomcat installation to the version 9.0.87-1.el9_2.2 or later as per the advisory.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2024:5696?
RHSA-2024:5696 addresses two vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-34750 which involves improper handling of exceptional conditions and CVE-2024-38286 which could lead to a denial of service.
Which software packages are affected by RHSA-2024:5696?
Affected software packages include Red Hat's tomcat, tomcat-admin-webapps, tomcat-docs-webapp, tomcat-el, tomcat-jsp, tomcat-lib, tomcat-servlet, and tomcat-webapps.
What are the consequences of not addressing RHSA-2024:5696?
Not addressing RHSA-2024:5696 could lead to potential service outages due to denial of service and exploitation of improper exception handling, impacting application stability.