Description
Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.0.x, and 5.5.x, when running within a SecurityManager, does not make the ServletContext attribute read-only, which allows local web applications to read or write files outside of the intended working directory, as demonstrated using a directory traversal attack.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2160-1 | tomcat6 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2022-3792 | Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.0.x, and 5.5.x, when running within a SecurityManager, does not make the ServletContext attribute read-only, which allows local web applications to read or write files outside of the intended working directory, as demonstrated using a directory traversal attack. |
Github GHSA |
GHSA-fj6c-prgj-gr3r | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Apache Tomcat |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1097-1 | Tomcat vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T03:18:53.091Z
Reserved: 2010-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2010-3718
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Status : Modified
Published: 2011-02-10T18:00:01.550
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2010-3718
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Github GHSA
Ubuntu USN