Vulnerability Description
Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDispatcher method, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct directory traversal attacks via .. (dot dot) sequences and the WEB-INF directory in a Request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 4.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN63832775/index.htmlPatch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127420533226623&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129070310906557&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35393
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35788
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44183
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-263529-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5515?
CVE-2008-5515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache Tomcat 4.1.0 through 4.1.39, 5.5.0 through 5.5.27, 6.0.0 through 6.0.18, and possibly earlier versions normalizes the target pathname before filtering the query string when using the RequestDis...
How severe is CVE-2008-5515?
CVE-2008-5515 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-2008-5515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.