USN-7242-1: Tomcat vulnerability

Published Jan 30, 2025
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Updated

Pierre Ernst discovered that the Tomcat JmxRemoteLifecycleListener did not implement a recommended fix. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/libservlet2.5-java<6.0.39-1ubuntu0.1+esm2
6.0.39-1ubuntu0.1+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=14.04

Event History

Jan 30, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7242-1?

USN-7242-1 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix USN-7242-1?

To fix USN-7242-1, update the libservlet2.5-java package to version 6.0.39-1ubuntu0.1+esm2.

3

What software is affected by USN-7242-1?

USN-7242-1 affects Ubuntu 14.04 with the libservlet2.5-java package.

4

Who discovered the vulnerability in USN-7242-1?

The vulnerability addressed in USN-7242-1 was discovered by Pierre Ernst.

5

Can USN-7242-1 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, USN-7242-1 can potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access.

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