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CVE-2008-0002

5.8 · MEDIUM

Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 processes parameters in the context of the wrong request when an exception occurs during parameter processing, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensit…

Published Feb 12, 2008apacheEPSS 5.02%

Overview

CVE-2008-0002 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on February 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 processes parameters in the context of the wrong request when an exception occurs during parameter processing, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by disconnecting during this processing in order to trigger the exception.

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=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/28834Refsecunia.com/advisories/28915Refsecunia.com/advisories/29711Refsecunia.com/advisories/32222Refsecunia.com/advisories/37460Refsecunia.com/advisories/57126Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-10.xml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0002?

CVE-2008-0002 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on February 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, 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-2008-0002?

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-2008-0002?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0002 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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