Vulnerability Description
Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 4.0.3 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/ref/20/20033-tomcat-dos-path_disclosure.txtExploit
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20033Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42914
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rb71997f506c6cc8b530dd845c084995a9878098846
- http://osvdb.org/ref/20/20033-tomcat-dos-path_disclosure.txtExploit
- http://tomcat.apache.org/security-4.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20033Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28484
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42914
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/29dc6c2b625789e70a9c4756b5a327e6547273ff8bd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c62b0e3a7bf23342352a5810c640a94b6db69957c5c
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4703?
CVE-2005-4703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathnam...
How severe is CVE-2005-4703?
CVE-2005-4703 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-2005-4703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.