Description

Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDispatcher method, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct directory traversal attacks via .. (dot dot) sequences and the WEB-INF directory in a Request.

Remediation

References

CVE-2008-5515

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OpenSSL NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability (CVE-2016-7053)

Oracle Database Server Other Vulnerability (CVE-2002-0856)

RubyGems Cryptographic Issues Vulnerability (CVE-2013-4363)

Drupal Other Vulnerability (CVE-2006-5477)

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Severity

Medium

Classification

CVE-2008-5515 CWE-22

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities