CVE-2005-3164: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat AJP Connector Information Vulnerability
LOWCVE-2005-3164 is a LOW apache tomcat ajp connector information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat ajp connector information leak. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.
CVE-2005-3164 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2005-3164
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.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
<artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
<version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcatHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2005-3164, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.tomcatAnalyze 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 the patched release), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. 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
CVE-2005-3164 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 4.0.1
≤ 4.0.6
|
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 4.1.0
≤ 4.1.36
|
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2023-09-18T23:43:12Z",
"published" : "2022-05-01T02:15:08Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2005-3164" ],
"summary" : "Apache Tomcat AJP Connector Information Leak",
"details" : "The AJP connector in Apache Tomcat 4.0.1 through 4.0.6 and 4.1.0 through 4.1.36, as used in Hitachi Cosminexus Application Server and standalone, does not properly handle when a connection is broken before request body data is sent in a POST request, which can lead to an information leak when \"unsuitable request body data\" is used for a different request, possibly related to Java Servlet pages.",
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html"
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"url" : "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163"
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"nvd_published_at" : "2005-10-06T10:02:00Z"
}
}