Apache Tomcat WebDAV directory traversal

apache-tomcat-webdav-dir-traversal (37243) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Apache Tomcat could allow an authenticated remote attacker to traverse directories and view any known file on the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted WebDAV write request containing the absolute path of the targeted file within the SYSTEM ENTITY tag.

Note: This vulnerability also affects Apache Jakarta Slide.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 3.5
  Access Vector: Network
  Access Complexity: Medium
  Authentication: Single
  Confidentiality Impact: Partial
  Integrity Impact: None
  Availability Impact: None
 
Temporal Score: 2.7
  Exploitability: Proof-of-Concept
  Remediation Level: Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: Confirmed

Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Upgrade to the fixed version of Apache Tomcat WebDAV (5.5 or 6.0 or later), available from the Apache Tomcat SVN Repository. See References.

For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.

References:

  • Apache Geronimo Web site: Potential vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Webdav servlet.
  • Apache Tomcat SVN Repository: Apache Tomcat.
  • Apache Tomcat Web site: Apache Tomcat.
  • Apple Web site: About Security Update 2008-007 .
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Oct 14 2007 - 15:47:34 CDT: Apache Tomcat Rem0Te FiLe DiscloSure ZeroDay (W3bd4v).
  • IBM Flash (Alert) 1286112: Tomcat Webdav servlet security vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Community Edition.
  • Jakarta Slide Web page: Jakarta Slide.
  • Jakarta Slide Web site: The Jakarta Slide project.
  • SA27398 : Apache Tomcat WebDAV Arbitrary File Content Disclosure.
  • Sun Alert ID: 239312: Security Vulnerabilities in Tomcat 4.0 Shipped with Solaris 9 and 10.
  • VMSA-2008-0010: Updated Tomcat and Java JRE packages for VMware ESX 3.5.
  • ASA-2008-190: tomcat security update (RHSA-2008-0195)
  • ASA-2008-293: Security Vulnerabilities in Tomcat 4.0 Shipped with Solaris 9 and 10 (Sun 239312)
  • ASA-2008-401: tomcat security update (RHSA-2008-0862)
  • BID-26070: Apache Tomcat WebDav Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability
  • BID-31681: RETIRED: Apple Mac OS X 2008-007 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-5461: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 4.0.0 through 4.0.6, 4.1.0, 5.0.0, 5.5.0 through 5.5.25, and 6.0.0 through 6.0.14, under certain configurations, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag.
  • CVE-2007-5731: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Apache Jakarta Slide 2.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a WebDAV write request that specifies an entity with a SYSTEM tag, a related issue to CVE-2007-5461.
  • DSA-1447: tomcat5.5 -- several vulnerabilities
  • DSA-1453: tomcat5 -- several vulnerabilities
  • GLSA-200804-10: Tomcat: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • MDKSA-2007:241: Updated tomcat5 packages fix multiple vulnerabilities
  • MDVSA-2009:136: tomcat5
  • RHSA-2008-0042: Moderate: tomcat security update
  • RHSA-2008-0151: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0CP02 security update
  • RHSA-2008-0158: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform security update
  • RHSA-2008-0195: Moderate: tomcat security update
  • RHSA-2008-0213: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0CP02 security update
  • RHSA-2008-0261: Moderate: Red Hat Network Satellite Server security update
  • RHSA-2008-0524: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite Server security update
  • RHSA-2008-0630: Low: Red Hat Network Satellite Server security update
  • RHSA-2008-0862: Important: tomcat security update
  • RHSA-2010-0602: Moderate: Red Hat Certificate System 7.3 security update
  • SA27398: Apache Tomcat WebDAV Arbitrary File Content Disclosure
  • SA27446: WebSphere Application Server Community Edition WebDAV Content Disclosure
  • SA27467: Apache Jakarta Slide WebDAV Arbitrary File Content Disclosure
  • SA27481: Apache Geronimo WebDAV Arbitrary File Content Disclosure
  • SA30676: VMware ESX Server update for Tomcat and Java JRE
  • SA30802: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA30899: Sun Solaris 9 Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA30908: Sun Solaris 10 Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA32222: Apple Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA32266: Avaya AES / MX Apache Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SA37460: VMware Products Update for Multiple Packages
  • SECTRACK ID: 1018864: Tomcat WebDAV Servlet Lets Remote Users View Arbitrary Files
  • SUSE-SR:2008:005: SUSE Security Summary Report
  • SUSE-SR:2009:004: SUSE Security Summary Report
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-3622: Apache Tomcat WebDAV Servlet Remote File Disclosure Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-3671: IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition File Disclosure
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-3674: Apache Geronimo Tomcat Webdav Servlet File Disclosure Vulnerability
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-3699: Apache Jakarta Slide Webdav Servlet Arbitrary File Disclosure Issue
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1856: VMware ESX Server Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1979: Sun Solaris Tomcat JSP/Servlet Container Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-1981: Apple Mac OS X Command Execution and Security Bypass Issues
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-2780: Apple Mac OS X Code Execution and Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
  • VUPEN/ADV-2008-2823: Avaya Products Tomcat Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
  • VUPEN/ADV-2009-3316: VMware Products Multiple Code Execution and Security Bypass Issues

Platforms Affected:

  • Apache Geronimo 1.0
  • Apache Geronimo 2.0.1
  • Apache Geronimo 2.0.2
  • Apache Jakarta Slide 2.1
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.0
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.1
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.2
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.3
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.4
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.5
  • Apache Tomcat 4.0.6
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.0
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.10
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.12
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.24
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.31
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.32
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.34
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.36
  • Apache Tomcat 4.1.37
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.0
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.1
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.10
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.11
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.12
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.13
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.14
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.15
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.16
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.19
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.2
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.28
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.3
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.30
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.4
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.5
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.6
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.7
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.8
  • Apache Tomcat 5.0.9
  • Apache Tomcat 5.1
  • Apache Tomcat 5.2
  • Apache Tomcat 5.3
  • Apache Tomcat 5.4
  • Apache Tomcat 5.5
  • 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 5.5.25
  • 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
  • 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 6.0.14
  • 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
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4
  • Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
  • Debian Debian Linux 4.0
  • Gentoo Linux
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.0 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.0.0.1 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.0.1 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.0.1.1 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.0.1.2 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.1 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.1.0.1 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 1.1.0.2 Community
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server 2.0 Community
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2007.1 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2007.1
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2008.0
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2008.0 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2008.1 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2008.1
  • RedHat Application Stack v1 for EL AS 4
  • RedHat Application Stack v1 for EL ES 4
  • RedHat Certificate System 7.3
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 Client Workstation
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 Client
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 5
  • RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL5
  • RedHat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL4
  • RedHat Network Satellite Server 4.2
  • RedHat Network Satellite Server 5.0
  • RedHat Network Satellite Server 5.1
  • RedHat RHEL Application Server 2
  • RedHat RHEL Application Stack 2
  • RedHat RHEL Developer Suite 3
  • Sun Solaris 10 x86
  • Sun Solaris 10 SPARC
  • Sun Solaris 9 x86
  • Sun Solaris 9 SPARC
  • VMware ESX Server 3.5

Reported:

Oct 14, 2007

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