Vulnerability Description
Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.29, 6.0.0 through 6.0.27, and 7.0.0 beta does not properly handle an invalid Transfer-Encoding header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application outage) or obtain sensitive information via a crafted header that interferes with "recycling of a buffer."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://geronimo.apache.org/21x-security-report.html
- http://geronimo.apache.org/22x-security-report.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050207.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050214.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=129070310906557&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136485229118404&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139344343412337&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42079
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43310
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2227?
CVE-2010-2227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Apache Tomcat 5.5.0 through 5.5.29, 6.0.0 through 6.0.27, and 7.0.0 beta does not properly handle an invalid Transfer-Encoding header, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (appli...
How severe is CVE-2010-2227?
CVE-2010-2227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.