CVE-2010-2227: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Does Not Properly Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cxg2-49rq-8gcr
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CWE-119
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-2227 is a MODERATE apache tomcat does not properly vulnerability (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat does not properly handle an invalid transfer-encoding header. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.2, 5.5.30, 6.0.28.

CVE-2010-2227 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-2227
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cxg2-49rq-8gcr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-2227

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: 7.0.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.2</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 5.5.30 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.30</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 6.0.28 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.28</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-2010-2227, 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 7.0.2), 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-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer, where the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. 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 through 5.5.29, 6.0.0 through 6.0.27, and 7.0.0 beta does not properly handle an invalid Transfer-Encoding header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application outage) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted header that interferes with "recycling of a buffer."

CVE-2010-2227 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.25.5.306.0.28
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.2
7.0.2
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 5.5.0
< 5.5.30
5.5.30
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.28
6.0.28

References

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
NVD — CVE-2010-2227 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2227
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/40e5880dfc51517334acda5f12beacdec52ca283
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat55/commit/4faaca9353e5e3f963c7a674b3ac6a0bd1c3757e
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20161107200417/http://securitytracker.com/id?1024180
web.archive.org/web/20140723000733/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20140723000733/http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20111119150528/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110906004746/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41544
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110716102842/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512272/100/0/threaded
web.archive.org/web/20110713184518/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110713184518/http://secunia.com/advisories/44183
web.archive.org/web/20110712000328/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110712000328/http://secunia.com/advisories/42368
web.archive.org/web/20110220104430/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110220104430/http://secunia.com/advisories/42454
web.archive.org/web/20110220104426/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110220104426/http://secunia.com/advisories/41025
web.archive.org/web/20110220104410/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110220104410/http://secunia.com/advisories/40813
web.archive.org/web/20110220095703/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110220095703/http://secunia.com/advisories/42079
web.archive.org/web/20110213053623/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20110213053623/http://secunia.com/advisories/43310
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A18532
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a71... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r584a714f141eff7b1c358d4679288177bd4ca4558e9999d15867d4b5@%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/8dcaf7c... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8dcaf7c3894d66cb717646ea1504ea6e300021c85bb4e677dc16b1aa@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb63... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e@%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/602... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60264
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010:05... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0583
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010:05... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0582
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010:05... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0581
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2010:05... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0580
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://geronimo.apache.org/22x-security-report.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050207.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050214.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.html
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129070310906557&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
support.apple.com/kb/ht5002 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=958911
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=958977
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=959428
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2207
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:176
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:177
www.novell.com/support/viewcontent... WEB
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007274
www.novell.com/support/viewcontent... WEB
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7007275
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/do... WEB
http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2227?
CVE-2010-2227 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat does not properly handle an invalid Transfer-Encoding header under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.2, 5.5.30, 6.0.28 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2010-2227?
Upgrading to 7.0.2, 5.5.30, 6.0.28 (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 7.0.2, 5.5.30, 6.0.28. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.2, 5.5.30, 6.0.28 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-2227?
CVE-2010-2227 is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-2227?
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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