Apache Tomcat example class information disclosure
| tomcat-example-class-information (8932) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Tomcat could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A remote attacker could send a URL request for either the SnoopServlet or TroubleShooter example class file to obtain sensitive information, including the operating system type and the full path to the installation directory. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Tomcat (4.1.0 or later), available from the Jakarta Web site. See References.
For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Mon Apr 22 2002 - 02:06:50 CDT: Tomcat real path disclosure (2).
- Sun Alert ID: 239312: Security Vulnerabilities in Tomcat 4.0 Shipped with Solaris 9 and 10.
- The Jakarta Project Web site: The Jakarta Site - Apache Tomcat.
- ASA-2008-293: Security Vulnerabilities in Tomcat 4.0 Shipped with Solaris 9 and 10 (Sun 239312)
- BID-4575: Apache Tomcat Servlet Path Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-2006: The default installation of Apache Tomcat 4.0 through 4.1 and 3.0 through 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path and other sensitive system information via the (1) SnoopServlet or (2) TroubleShooter example servlets.
- SA30899: Sun Solaris 9 Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SA30908: Sun Solaris 10 Tomcat Multiple Vulnerabilities
- VUPEN/ADV-2008-1979: Sun Solaris Tomcat JSP/Servlet Container Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Apache Tomcat 3.0
- Apache Tomcat 3.1
- Apache Tomcat 3.1.1
- Apache Tomcat 3.2
- Apache Tomcat 3.2.1
- Apache Tomcat 3.2.3
- Apache Tomcat 3.2.4
- Apache Tomcat 3.3
- Apache Tomcat 3.3.1
- Apache Tomcat 4.0.0
- Apache Tomcat 4.0.1
- Apache Tomcat 4.0.2
- Apache Tomcat 4.0.3
- Apache Tomcat 4.1.0
- Sun Solaris 10 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 10 x86
- Sun Solaris 9 SPARC
- Sun Solaris 9 x86
Reported:
Apr 22, 2002
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