Vulnerability Description
The autodeployment process in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, when autoDeploy is enabled, deploys appBase files that remain from a failed undeploy, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended authentication requirements via HTTP requests.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127420533226623&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133469267822771&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38316Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38346Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38541
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39317
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43310
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57126
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023503
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2901?
CVE-2009-2901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The autodeployment process in Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.28 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, when autoDeploy is enabled, deploys appBase files that remain from a failed undeploy, which might allow remot...
How severe is CVE-2009-2901?
CVE-2009-2901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.