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Scientific Linux Security Update : tomcat on SL5.x i386/x86_64
medium Nessus Plugin ID 60470
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Synopsis
The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.Description
A cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the HttpServletResponse.sendError() method. A remote attacker could inject arbitrary web script or HTML via forged HTTP headers. (CVE-2008-1232)An additional cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the host manager application. A remote attacker could inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hostname parameter. (CVE-2008-1947)
A traversal vulnerability was discovered when using a RequestDispatcher in combination with a servlet or JSP. A remote attacker could utilize a specially crafted request parameter to access protected web resources. (CVE-2008-2370)
An additional traversal vulnerability was discovered when the 'allowLinking' and 'URIencoding' settings were activated. A remote attacker could use a UTF-8-encoded request to extend their privileges and obtain local files accessible to the Tomcat process.
(CVE-2008-2938)
Solution
Update the affected packages.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 60470
File Name: sl_20080827_tomcat_on_SL5_x.nasl
Version: 1.12
Type: local
Agent: unix
Published: 8/1/2012
Updated: 1/14/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 4.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability Information
CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 8/27/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/4/2008
Exploitable With
CANVAS (D2ExploitPack)
Elliot (Apache Tomcat File Disclosure)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-1232, CVE-2008-1947, CVE-2008-2370, CVE-2008-2938