CVE-2005-3510: Apache Tomcat Denial of Service Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2005-3510?

CVE-2005-3510 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat Vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via Simultaneous Requests under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.

Q: Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.5.12 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2005-3510?

Upgrading to 5.5.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is tomcat affected?

Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat is affected in releases prior to 5.5.12. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.12 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2005-3510?

CVE-2005-3510 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2005-3510?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8f4w-jwqv-5cxc

CWE-770

Published 2022-05-01

Advisory Summary

CVE-2005-3510 is a HIGH denial of service vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat vulnerable to denial of service (dos) via simultaneous requests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.5.12.

CVE-2005-3510 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2005-3510

GHSA Identifier GHSA-8f4w-jwqv-5cxc

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

Affected Product Apache Tomcat

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-01

Last Updated 2025-04-03

How to Fix CVE-2005-3510

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Tomcat dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 5.5.12

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.12</version>
</dependency>

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2005-3510, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Tomcat in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.5.12), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. In Apache Tomcat, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 to 5.5.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of simultaneous requests to list a web directory that has a large number of files.

CVE-2005-3510 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

5.5.12

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 5.5.0 < 5.5.12	5.5.12

References

NVD — CVE-2005-3510 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-3510

Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/tomcat

lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bde7e0327af48c5@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c19db507004d74@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846c7b4eacfae8db3@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20200228054210/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/415782/30/0/threaded

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20200229175931/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15325

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20200517122628/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500396/100/0/threaded

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20200517153851/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500412/100/0/threaded

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20200922015809/http://securitytracker.com/id?1015147

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://community.ca.com/blogs/casecurityresponseblog/archive/2009/01/23.aspx

sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-239312-1

support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymou... WEB

http://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=197540

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html

www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0161.html

www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3510?

CVE-2005-3510 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat Vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) via Simultaneous Requests under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.

Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.5.12 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

What version fixes CVE-2005-3510?

Upgrading to 5.5.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is tomcat affected?

Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat is affected in releases prior to 5.5.12. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.12 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2005-3510?

CVE-2005-3510 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2005-3510?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcat'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V4

N/A HIGH

Attack Vector N/A

Attack Complexity N/A

Privileges Required N/A

User Interaction N/A

Scope N/A

Confidentiality N/A

Integrity N/A

Availability N/A

Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

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Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-01 02:18
Last Modified: 2025-04-03 14:35
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