Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet alias cross-site scripting
| tomcat-hostmanager-alias-xss (36001) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Host Manager Servlet. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the hidden alias field to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Platforms Affected:
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.0
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.1
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.10
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.11
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.12
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.13
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.14
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.15
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.16
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.17
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.18
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.19
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.2
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.20
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.21
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.22
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.23
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.24
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.3
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.4
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.5
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.6
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.7
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.8
- Apache, Tomcat 5.5.9
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.0
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.1
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.10
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.11
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.12
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.13
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.2
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.3
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.4
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.5
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.6
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.7
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.8
- Apache, Tomcat 6.0.9
- Debian, Debian Linux 4.0
- HP, HP-UX B.11.11
- HP, HP-UX B.11.23
- HP, HP-UX B.11.31
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2008.0
- MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2008.0 X86_64
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5 Client Workstation
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux 5 Client
- RedHat, Enterprise Linux Desktop 5.0
- RedHat, RHEL Application Server 2
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Apache Tomcat (6.0.14 or later), available from the Apache Tomcat Web site - Security Updates. See References.
For Red Hat Linux:
Refer to RHSA-2007:0871-5 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Apache Tomcat Web site - Security Updates, low: Cross-site scripting CVE-2007-3386 at http://tomcat.apache.org/security.html.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Aug 13 2007 - 22:28:50 CDT, CVE-2007-3386: XSS in Host Manager at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-08/0238.html.
- HPSBTU02276 SSRT071472, HP Tru64 UNIX Running Apache Tomcat, Remote Unauthorized Access, Remote Denial of Service (DoS) at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01192554&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN.
- HPSBUX02262 SSRT071447, HP-UX running Apache, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795.
- ASA-2007-416: HP-UX running Apache, Remote Arbitrary Code Execution, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) (HPSBUX02262)
- ASA-2007-427: tomcat security update (RHSA-2007-0876)
- BID-25314: Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-3386: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Host Manager Servlet for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 to 6.0.13 and 5.5.0 to 5.5.24 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via crafted requests, as demonstrated using the aliases parameter to an html/add action.
- DSA-1447: tomcat5.5 -- several vulnerabilities
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2880: Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet aliases Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3386: HP-UX Apache Code Execution and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-3527: HP Tru64 UNIX Internet Express Apache Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
- MDKSA-2007:241: Updated tomcat5 packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
- RHSA-2007-0871: Moderate: tomcat security update
- RHSA-2007-0876: Moderate: tomcat security update
- SA26465: Apache Tomcat Host Manager Servlet "aliases" Cross-Site Scripting
- SECTRACK ID: 1018558: Tomcat Host Manager Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Reported:
Aug 14, 2007
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