Vulnerability Description
Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through the web.xml file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 3.0 |
References
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/Vendor Advisory
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-060.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6722
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11195
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/Vendor Advisory
- http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat/release/v3.3.1a/RELEASE-NOTES-3.Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-060.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-246
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/5111
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6722
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11195
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0043?
CVE-2003-0043 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Jakarta Tomcat before 3.3.1a, when used with JDK 1.3.1 or earlier, uses trusted privileges when processing the web.xml file, which could allow remote attackers to read portions of some files through t...
How severe is CVE-2003-0043?
CVE-2003-0043 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-2003-0043?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.