Vulnerability Description
When using a VirtualDirContext with Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.80 it was possible to bypass security constraints and/or view the source code of JSPs for resources served by the VirtualDirContext using a specially crafted request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 7.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100897Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039393Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0465
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0466
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/1df9b4552464caa42047062fe7175da0da06c18ecc8
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/388a323769f1dff84c9ec905455aa73fbcb20338e3c
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3d19773b4cf0377db62d1e9328bf9160bf1819f04f9
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/845312a10aabbe2c499fca94003881d2c79fc993d85
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2c114a148555
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00008.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171018-0001/
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpe
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3665-1/
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_54_Tomcat
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100897Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12616?
CVE-2017-12616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When using a VirtualDirContext with Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.80 it was possible to bypass security constraints and/or view the source code of JSPs for resources served by the VirtualDirContext using...
How severe is CVE-2017-12616?
CVE-2017-12616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Tomcat.