Vulnerability Description
The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session state, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via vectors related to the session ID.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51371
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5886?
CVE-2012-5886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 caches information about the authenticated user within the session s...
How severe is CVE-2012-5886?
CVE-2012-5886 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-2012-5886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.