34877 : Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector (mod_jk) Double Encoded Traversal Arbitrary File Access
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about 1 year ago

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100%

Disclosure

May 24, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

HPSBUX02262,SSRT071447

Description

Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access files on the AJP backend outside of the web root. The issue is due to a failure of handling double encoded ".." in a URL, specifically directory traversal style attacks.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.23 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Apache Software Foundation
Watch-list
Tomcat JK Web Server Connector
Watch-list
1.2.22
1.2.21
1.2.20
1.2.19
1.2.18
1.2.17
1.2.16
1.2.15
1.2.14
1.2.13
1.2.12
1.2.11
1.2.10
1.2.9
1.2.8
1.2.7
1.2.6
1.2.5
1.2.4
1.2.3
1.2.2
1.2.1
1.2.0

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