CVE-2010-1157: Apache Tomcat Exposure Of Sensitive Information To Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2010-1157?

CVE-2010-1157 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Apache Tomcat under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.

Q: Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.5.30, 6.0.28 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2010-1157?

Upgrading to 5.5.30, 6.0.28 (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 5.5.30, 6.0.28. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.30, 6.0.28 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1157?

CVE-2010-1157 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-1157?

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.

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w6q7-ww2x-7gm3

CWE-200

Published 2022-05-02

Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-1157 is a MODERATE exposure of sensitive information to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in apache tomcat. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.5.30, 6.0.28.

CVE-2010-1157 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-1157

GHSA Identifier GHSA-w6q7-ww2x-7gm3

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Affected Product Apache Tomcat

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-02

Last Updated 2022-06-17

How to Fix CVE-2010-1157

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: 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-2010-1157, 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 5.5.30), 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

Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.29 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.26 might allow remote attackers to discover the server's hostname or IP address by sending a request for a resource that requires (1) BASIC or (2) DIGEST authentication, and then reading the realm field in the WWW-Authenticate header in the reply.

CVE-2010-1157 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

2 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

5.5.306.0.28

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
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

NVD — CVE-2010-1157 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1157

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2207

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=936541

svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB

https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=936540

support.apple.com/kb/ht5002 WEB

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19492

marc.info/ WEB

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

marc.info/ WEB

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

marc.info/ WEB

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

marc.info/ WEB

https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129070310906557&w=2

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.html

Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY

https://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html

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

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

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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/8dcaf7c... WEB

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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/06cfb63... WEB

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

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

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/06cfb634bc7bf37af7d8f760f118018746ad8efbd519c4b789ac9c2e%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1157?

CVE-2010-1157 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Apache Tomcat under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.

Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 5.5.30, 6.0.28 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.

What version fixes CVE-2010-1157?

Upgrading to 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 5.5.30, 6.0.28. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.30, 6.0.28 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-1157?

CVE-2010-1157 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-1157?

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-w6q7-ww2x-7gm3
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-02 06:19
Last Modified: 2022-06-17 22:33
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-w6q7-ww2x-7gm3/GHSA-w6q7-ww2x-7gm3.json