CIA RESEARCH

Alerts

[CIA-1038-Alert] Tomcat Server Lets Remote Attackers Deny Service Via Multiple Directory Requests

Summary:

A vulnerability in Tomcat Server permits an attacker to interrupt normal server operations and deny service by making requests to certain directories.

Technical Details:

A remote user can submit multiple requests to directories that allow directory listing and cause the server to cease functioning. The requests must be sent to directories that contain numerous files, but the number of requests required to cause this condition varies depending upon the environment. Attacking the server in this manner can interrupt normal operations and prevent the server from handling additional requests.

Solution:

Upgrade to version 5.5.12

CVE Reference:

GENERIC-MAP-NOMATCH

SecurityTracker Number(s):

1015147

Vendor URL:

The Apache Jakarta Project

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