CVE-2013-4286: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Is Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j448-j653-r3vj
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-4286 is a MODERATE apache tomcat is vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat is vulnerable to http request-smuggling. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.0.39, 7.0.47, 8.0.0-RC3.

CVE-2013-4286 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-4286
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j448-j653-r3vj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-4286

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: 6.0.39 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.39</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 7.0.47 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.47</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 8.0.0-RC3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>8.0.0-RC3</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-2013-4286, 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 6.0.39), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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 before 6.0.39, 7.x before 7.0.47, and 8.x before 8.0.0-RC3, when an HTTP connector or AJP connector is used, does not properly handle certain inconsistent HTTP request headers, which allows remote attackers to trigger incorrect identification of a request's length and conduct request-smuggling attacks via (1) multiple Content-Length headers or (2) a Content-Length header and a "Transfer-Encoding: chunked" header. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2005-2090.

CVE-2013-4286 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.0.397.0.478.0.0-RC3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
< 6.0.39
6.0.39
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.47
7.0.47
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 8.0.0-RC1
< 8.0.0-RC3
8.0.0-RC3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-4286 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4286
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/41b90b6ebc3e7f898a5a87d197ddf63790d33315
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/7c040003f1387795356605566be7870cf70e05dc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/bcce3e4997a4ed06fe03e2517443f3ad8ade2dfa
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/d0b3e252eb168fafbfb4c3efc16d4192fc8fad6c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat80/commit/ff00954b78e6484e40f323c0cef2e6d95c2882b9
web.archive.org/web/20141230041748/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20141230041748/http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20160317145515/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534161/100/0/threaded
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-06... WEB
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0686.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20160729061926/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65773
web.archive.org/web/20161014054543/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20161014054543/http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21678231
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https://web.archive.org/web/20161014054948/http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21667883
web.archive.org/web/20161024215453/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20161024215453/http://secunia.com/advisories/59873
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Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1069921
advisories.mageia.org/mgasa-2014-0148.htm... WEB
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0148.html
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141390017113542&w=2
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=144498216801440&w=2
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0343.html
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rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0345.html
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1521829
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1521854
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1552565
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-8.html
www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675886
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3530
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:052
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2130-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2130-1
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2014-0012.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4286?
CVE-2013-4286 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to HTTP request-smuggling under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.0.39, 7.0.47, 8.0.0-RC3 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2013-4286?
Upgrading to 6.0.39, 7.0.47, 8.0.0-RC3 (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 6.0.39, 7.0.47, 8.0.0-RC3. Upgrade your dependency to 6.0.39, 7.0.47, 8.0.0-RC3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-4286?
CVE-2013-4286 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2013-4286?
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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