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CVE-2011-3190

7.5 · HIGH

Certain AJP protocol connector implementations in Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.20, 6.0.0 through 6.0.33, 5.5.0 through 5.5.33, and possibly other versions allow remote attackers to spoof AJP req…

Published Aug 31, 2011apacheCWE-264EPSS 15.23%

Overview

CVE-2011-3190 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on August 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Certain AJP protocol connector implementations in Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.20, 6.0.0 through 6.0.33, 5.5.0 through 5.5.33, and possibly other versions allow remote attackers to spoof AJP requests, bypass authentication, and obtain sensitive information by causing the connector to interpret a request body as a new request.

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

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132215163318824&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133469267822771&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/45748Refsecunia.com/advisories/48308Refsecunia.com/advisories/49094Refsecunia.com/advisories/57126Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8362Refwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2401

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3190?

CVE-2011-3190 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on August 31, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-3190?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-3190?

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-2011-3190?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-3190 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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