CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2016-0323
Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat
Original Issue Date:December 21, 2016
Severity Rating: MEDIUM
Software Affected
- Apache Tomcat 8.5.0 to 8.5.8
- Apache Tomcat 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0.M13
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Apache Tomcat which could be exploited by a remote attacker to cause disclosure of information on the targeted system.
Description
This vulnerability is due to regression in error handling of the send file code for the NIO HTTP connector. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to trigger a flaw in the NIO HTTP Connector.
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from other user requests.
Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned in the following vendor advisories.
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
Vendor Information
Apache
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-9.html
References
Securitytracker
http://securitytracker.com/id/1037432
CVE Name
CVE-2016-8745
Disclaimer
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Contact Information
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Postal address
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
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New Delhi - 110 003
India
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