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CVE-2013-2071

2.6 · LOW

java/org/apache/catalina/core/AsyncContextImpl.java in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40 does not properly handle the throwing of a RuntimeException in an AsyncListener in an application, which allow…

Published Jun 1, 2013apacheCWE-200EPSS 6.50%

Overview

CVE-2013-2071 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on June 1, 2013 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

java/org/apache/catalina/core/AsyncContextImpl.java in Apache Tomcat 7.x before 7.0.40 does not properly handle the throwing of a RuntimeException in an AsyncListener in an application, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive request information intended for other applications in opportunistic circumstances via an application that records the requests that it processes.

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/2013-05/0040.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105855.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/105886.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/106342.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00013.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344248911289&w=2Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc/tomcat/tc7.0.x/trunk/java/org/apache/catalina/core/AsyncContextImpl.java?r1=1471372&r2=1471371&pathrev=1471372Refsvn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1471372Reftomcat.apache.org/security-7.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2071?

CVE-2013-2071 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache tomcat. It was published on June 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-2071?

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-2013-2071?

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-2013-2071?

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