Vulnerability Description
The servlet engine in Jakarta Apache Tomcat 3.3 and 4.0.4, when using IIS and the ajp1.3 connector, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of HTTP GET requests for an MS-DOS device such as AUX, LPT1, CON, or PRN.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 3.3 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0020.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10348.phpPatch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0020.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10348.phpPatch
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The servlet engine in Jakarta Apache Tomcat 3.3 and 4.0.4, when using IIS and the ajp1.3 connector, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large number of HTTP GET requests...
How severe is CVE-2002-1895?
CVE-2002-1895 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.