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CVE-2012-4534

2.6 · LOW

org/apache/tomcat/util/net/NioEndpoint.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.28, when the NIO connector is used in conjunction with sendfile and HTTPS, allows remote attackers…

Published Dec 19, 2012apacheCWE-399EPSS 7.45%

Overview

CVE-2012-4534 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on December 19, 2012 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

org/apache/tomcat/util/net/NioEndpoint.java in Apache Tomcat 6.x before 6.0.36 and 7.x before 7.0.28, when the NIO connector is used in conjunction with sendfile and HTTPS, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by terminating the connection during the reading of a response.

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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-12/0043.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00051.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00061.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00080.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136612293908376&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/57126Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc/tomcat/tc7.0.x/trunk/java/org/apache/tomcat/util/net/NioEndpoint.java?r1=1340218&r2=1340217&pathrev=1340218Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc/tomcat/tc7.0.x/trunk/webapps/docs/changelog.xml?r1=1340218&r2=1340217&pathrev=1340218

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4534?

CVE-2012-4534 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on December 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4534?

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-2012-4534?

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-2012-4534?

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