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Apache Tomcat 7.0.x < 7.0.4 File Permission Bypass Vulnerability

low Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800608

Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

Versions of Tomcat 7.0.x earlier than 7.0.4 are potentially affected by a security bypass vulnerability. When running under a SecurityManager, it is possible to grant a web application read/write permissions to any area on the file system.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Tomcat 7.0.4 or later.

See Also

tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 800608

Family: Web Servers

Published: 2/13/2011

Nessus ID: 51958

Vulnerability Information

Patch Publication Date: 10/21/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/5/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2010-3718

BID: 46177