CVE-2007-6286: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Does Not Properly Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2007-6286 is a MODERATE apache tomcat does not properly vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat does not properly handle empty requests. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.
CVE-2007-6286 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2007-6286
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-2007-6286, 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-2007-6286 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 5.5.11
≤ 5.5.25
|
|
|
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
|
Maven |
≥ 6.0.0
≤ 6.0.15
|
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2023-09-22T21:07:18Z",
"published" : "2022-05-01T18:41:17Z",
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"summary" : "Apache Tomcat Does Not Properly Handle Empty Requests",
"details" : "Apache Tomcat 5.5.11 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15, when the native APR connector is used, does not properly handle an empty request to the SSL port, which allows remote attackers to trigger handling of \"a duplicate copy of one of the recent requests,\" as demonstrated by using netcat to send the empty request.",
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://tomcat.apache.org/security-5.html"
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