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 does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with enforcement of proper credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0623.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0629.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0631.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0632.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0633.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0640.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0647.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0648.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51371Broken Link
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1377807Permissions Required
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1380829Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5887?
CVE-2012-5887 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 does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with e...
How severe is CVE-2012-5887?
CVE-2012-5887 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-2012-5887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.