14582 : Apache Tomcat buffer1.jsp Test JSP Script Path Disclosure
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Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
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Disclosure
May 29, 2002

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
May 29, 2002

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Apache Tomcat contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure.  The issue is triggered when a remote attacker directly requests the buffer1.jsp script, which will disclose the physical installation path information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: delete the sample script from the /test/jsp/ directory.

Products
Apache Software Foundation
Watch-list
Tomcat
Watch-list
 3.23
3.24

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