CVE-2010-4476: Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat Affected By Infinite Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gvgc-rxmh-5hvw
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-4476 is a MODERATE apache tomcat affected by infinite vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Apache Tomcat libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache tomcat affected by infinite loop in double.parsedouble method in java runtime environment. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.7, 6.0.32, 5.5.33.

CVE-2010-4476 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-4476
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gvgc-rxmh-5hvw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Apache Tomcat
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-4476

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: 7.0.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.7</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 6.0.32 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>6.0.32</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat fixed: 5.5.33 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.tomcat</groupId>
    <artifactId>tomcat</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.33</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-2010-4476, 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 7.0.7), 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 General Security Weakness. 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 `Double.parseDouble` method in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier, 5.0 Update 27 and earlier, and 1.4.2_29 and earlier, as used in OpenJDK, Apache, JBossweb, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted string that triggers an infinite loop of estimations during conversion to a double-precision binary floating-point number, as demonstrated using 2.2250738585072012e-308. Apache Tomcat introduced workarounds to avoid being affected by this issue in versions 7.0.7, 6.0.32, and 5.5.33.

CVE-2010-4476 Affected Apache Tomcat Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.76.0.325.5.33
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 7.0.0
< 7.0.7
7.0.7
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 6.0.0
< 6.0.32
6.0.32
org.apache.tomcat:tomcat
maven/org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
Maven
≥ 5.5.0
< 5.5.33
5.5.33

References

NVD — CVE-2010-4476 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4476
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/407841c426dc52a4c6b8ccd297df6c484a540056
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/69ef147c4498397e8f644a0699cf588b45a05120
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/tomcat/commit/b0c1eeaa0d303bcb42651b222037e079d0634c01
Apache Tomcat Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/tomcat
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12662
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12745
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14328
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14589
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19493
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https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1066244
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
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https://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00004.html
Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
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support.novell.com/docs/readmes/infodo... WEB
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www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss WEB
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Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
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Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
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Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
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Apache Tomcat Security Information SECURITY
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www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4476?
CVE-2010-4476 is a security vulnerability in Apache Tomcat involving Apache Tomcat affected by infinite loop in Double.parseDouble method in Java Runtime Environment under General Security Weakness.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.7, 6.0.32, 5.5.33 across affected packages: org.apache.tomcat:tomcat.
What version fixes CVE-2010-4476?
Upgrading to 7.0.7, 6.0.32, 5.5.33 (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 7.0.7, 6.0.32, 5.5.33. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.7, 6.0.32, 5.5.33 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-4476?
CVE-2010-4476 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-4476?
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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