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CVE-2007-5342

6.4 · MEDIUM

The default catalina.policy in the JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 does not restrict certain permissions for web applications, which allows att…

Published Dec 27, 2007apacheCWE-264EPSS 5.16%

Overview

CVE-2007-5342 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on December 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default catalina.policy in the JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 does not restrict certain permissions for web applications, which allows attackers to modify logging configuration options and overwrite arbitrary files, as demonstrated by changing the (1) level, (2) directory, and (3) prefix attributes in the org.apache.juli.FileHandler handler.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update tomcat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2Refosvdb.org/39833Refsecunia.com/advisories/28274Refsecunia.com/advisories/28317Refsecunia.com/advisories/28915Refsecunia.com/advisories/29313Refsecunia.com/advisories/29711Refsecunia.com/advisories/30676

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5342?

CVE-2007-5342 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on December 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5342?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5342?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update tomcat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5342?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-5342 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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