CVE-2011-3190: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Allows Remote Attackers Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2011-3190?

CVE-2011-3190 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat Allows Remote Attackers to Spoof AJP Requests under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.

Q: Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2011-3190?

Upgrading to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 (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 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3190?

CVE-2011-3190 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-3190?

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-c38m-v4m2-524v

CWE-287

Published 2022-05-14

Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-3190 is a HIGH apache tomcat allows remote attackers vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat allows remote attackers to spoof ajp requests. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34.

CVE-2011-3190 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-3190

GHSA Identifier GHSA-c38m-v4m2-524v

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Affected Product Apache Tomcat

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-14

Last Updated 2024-02-21

How to Fix CVE-2011-3190

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: 7.0.21

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.21</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 6.0.34

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.34</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 5.5.34

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.34</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-2011-3190, 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 7.0.21), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

Certain AJP protocol connector implementations in Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.20, 6.0.0 through 6.0.33, 5.5.0 through 5.5.33, and possibly other versions allow remote attackers to spoof AJP requests, bypass authentication, and obtain sensitive information by causing the connector to interpret a request body as a new request.

CVE-2011-3190 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

7.0.216.0.345.5.34

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.21	7.0.21
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 6.0.0 < 6.0.34	6.0.34
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat	Maven	≥ 5.0.0 < 5.5.34	5.5.34

References

NVD — CVE-2011-3190 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3190

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/a2538ce78f83b7376c48d12d8247600079d789b1

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/694... WEB

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69472

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/apache/tomcat55/commit/be3eb28f82250a5c81a1c42216570ebf892aefac

Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/tomcat

issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB

https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=51698

lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb63... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dcaf7c... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dcaf7c3894d66cb717646ea1504ea6e300021c85bb4e677dc16b1aa@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3aacc4... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r3aacc40356defc3f248aa504b1e48e819dd0471a0a83349080c6bcbf@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a71... WEB

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a714f141eff7b1c358d4679288177bd4ca4558e9999d15867d4b5@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14933

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19465

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20130121232525/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519466/100/0/threaded

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20130314002148/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49353

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20131214094052/http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025993

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132215163318824&w=2

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133469267822771&w=2

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8362

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2401

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:156

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3190?

CVE-2011-3190 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat Allows Remote Attackers to Spoof AJP Requests under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.

Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

What version fixes CVE-2011-3190?

Upgrading to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 (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 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.21, 6.0.34, 5.5.34 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3190?

CVE-2011-3190 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-3190?

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.

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-c38m-v4m2-524v
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-14 01:17
Last Modified: 2024-02-21 22:10
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