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CVE-2008-5519

2.6 · LOW

The JK Connector (aka mod_jk) 1.2.0 through 1.2.26 in Apache Tomcat allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an arbitrary request from an HTTP client, in opportunistic circumstan…

Published Apr 9, 2009apacheCWE-200EPSS 7.26%

Overview

CVE-2008-5519 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_jk. It was published on April 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The JK Connector (aka mod_jk) 1.2.0 through 1.2.26 in Apache Tomcat allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an arbitrary request from an HTTP client, in opportunistic circumstances involving (1) a request from a different client that included a Content-Length header but no POST data or (2) a rapid series of requests, related to noncompliance with the AJP protocol's requirements for requests containing Content-Length headers.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update mod_jk 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.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00004.htmlRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/200904.mbox/%3C49DBBAC0.2080400%40apache.org%3ERefmarc.info/?l=tomcat-dev&m=123913700700879Refsecunia.com/advisories/29283Refsecunia.com/advisories/34621Refsecunia.com/advisories/35537Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1022001Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-262468-1Refsvn.eu.apache.org/viewvc/tomcat/connectors/trunk/jk/native/common/jk_ajp_common.c?r1=702387&r2=702540&pathrev=702540&diff_format=hRefsvn.eu.apache.org/viewvc/tomcat/connectors/trunk/jk/xdocs/miscellaneous/changelog.xml?view=markup&pathrev=702540

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5519?

CVE-2008-5519 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache mod_jk. It was published on April 9, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-5519?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5519?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update mod_jk 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-2008-5519?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5519 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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