CVE-2007-5342: Apache Tomcat JULI Logging Component Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w65j-cmqc-37p2
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-5342 is a MODERATE juli logging component vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves juli logging component in apache tomcat does not restrict certain permissions for web applications. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2007-5342 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-5342
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w65j-cmqc-37p2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-5342

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-juli fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-juli</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat-juli</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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-2007-5342, 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 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

The default catalina.policy in the JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15 does not restrict certain permissions for web applications, which allows attackers to modify logging configuration options and overwrite arbitrary files, as demonstrated by changing the (1) level, (2) directory, and (3) prefix attributes in the `org.apache.juli.FileHandler` handler.

CVE-2007-5342 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

2 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat-juli
Maven
≥ 5.5.9
≤ 5.5.25
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat-juli
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
≤ 6.0.15

References

NVD — CVE-2007-5342 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5342
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/392... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39201
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/tree/main/java/org/apache/juli
lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb63... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
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%40%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%40%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%40%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%3A10417
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00315.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00460.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-10.xml
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3485
support.apple.com/kb/ht3216 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-401.htm
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&revision=606594
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1447
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:188
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0042.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0195.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0831.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0832.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0833.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0834.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0862.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485481/100/0/threaded
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27006
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0010.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5342?
CVE-2007-5342 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving JULI logging component in Apache Tomcat does not restrict certain permissions for web applications under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli.
What version fixes CVE-2007-5342?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tomcat-juli affected?
Yes, org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-juli is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-5342?
CVE-2007-5342 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-5342?
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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