CVE-2023-34981: Apache Tomcat: AJP response header mix-up

Published Jun 21, 2023
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Updated

A regression in the fix for bug 66512 in Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M5, 10.1.8, 9.0.74 and 8.5.88 meant that, if a response did not include any HTTP headers no AJP SEND_HEADERS message would be sent for the response which in turn meant that at least one AJP proxy (mod_proxy_ajp) would use the response headers from the previous request leading to an information leak.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote=8.5.88
8.5.89
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core=9.0.74
9.0.75
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core=10.1.8
10.1.9
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core=11.0.0-M5
11.0.0-M6
Apache Tomcat=8.5.88
Apache Tomcat=9.0.74
Apache Tomcat=10.1.8
Apache Tomcat=11.0.0-milestone5
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5.0 - 7.5.0 UP6

Event History

Jun 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:26 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34981?

The severity of CVE-2023-34981 is high.

2

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2023-34981?

Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.88, 9.0.74, 10.1.8, and 11.0.0-M5 are affected by CVE-2023-34981.

3

How does CVE-2023-34981 affect Apache Tomcat?

CVE-2023-34981 in Apache Tomcat can cause a regression in the fix for bug 66512, resulting in the failure to send AJP SEND_HEADERS messages for responses without any HTTP headers.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-34981 in Apache Tomcat?

To fix CVE-2023-34981, upgrade to Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.89, 9.0.75, 10.1.9, or 11.0.0-M6.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34981?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-34981 at the following references: [Link 1](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34981), [Link 2](https://lists.apache.org/thread/j1ksjh9m9gx1q60rtk1sbzmxhvj5h5qz), [Link 3](https://bz.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=66512).

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