CVE-2022-29885: EncryptInterceptor does not provide complete protection on insecure networks

Published May 12, 2022
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Updated

Apache Tomcat is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an use-after-free flaw in theEncryptInterceptor in an untrusted network. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

Other sources

The documentation of Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62 and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78 for the EncryptInterceptor incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. This was not correct. While the EncryptInterceptor does provide confidentiality and integrity protection, it does not protect against all risks associated with running over any untrusted network, particularly DoS risks.

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=8.5.38<8.5.79
8.5.79
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=9.0.13<9.0.63
9.0.63
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=10.0.0-M1<10.0.21
10.0.21
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat>=10.1.0-M1<10.1.0-M15
10.1.0-M15
Apache Tomcat>=8.5.38<=8.5.78
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.13<=9.0.62
Apache Tomcat>=10.0.0<=10.0.20
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone1
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone10
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone11
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone12
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone13
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone14
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone2
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone3
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone4
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone5
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone6
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone7
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone8
Apache Tomcat=10.1.0-milestone9
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System=20.2.1
debian/tomcat9
9.0.43-2~deb11u109.0.43-2~deb11u129.0.70-29.0.95-1

Event History

May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:01 AM
Mar 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:47 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:44 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29885?

CVE-2022-29885 is a vulnerability in Apache Tomcat that incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network.

2

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2022-29885?

CVE-2022-29885 affects Apache Tomcat versions 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62, and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29885?

CVE-2022-29885 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-29885?

To fix CVE-2022-29885, you should update Apache Tomcat to version 9.0.31-1~deb10u10, 9.0.43-2~deb11u6, 9.0.43-2~deb11u9, or 9.0.70-2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-29885?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-29885 on the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171728/Apache-Tomcat-10.1-Denial-Of-Service.html), [2](https://lists.apache.org/thread/2b4qmhbcyqvc7dyfpjyx54c03x65vhcv), [3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00029.html).

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