CVE-2024-21733: Apache Tomcat: Leaking of unrelated request bodies in default error page

Published Jan 19, 2024
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Updated

Apache Tomcat could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the leaking of unrelated request bodies in default error page. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

Other sources

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 8.5.7 through 8.5.63, from 9.0.0-M11 through 9.0.43.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.5.64 onwards or 9.0.44 onwards, which contain a fix for the issue.

GitHub

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 8.5.7 through 8.5.63, from 9.0.0-M11 through 9.0.43.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.5.64 onwards or 9.0.44 onwards, which contain a fix for the issue.

NVD

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 8.5.7 through 8.5.63, from 9.0.0-M11 through 9.0.43. Other, EOL versions may also be affected.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 8.5.64 onwards or 9.0.44 onwards, which contain a fix for the issue.

MITRE

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/tomcat<9.0.44
9.0.44
redhat/tomcat<8.5.64
8.5.64
maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core>=8.5.7<8.5.64
8.5.64
maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote>=9.0.0-M11<9.0.44
9.0.44
IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS<=9.7.2.7
IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access<=9.7.2.7
Apache Tomcat>=8.5.7<8.5.64
Apache Tomcat>=9.0.1<9.0.44
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone11
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone12
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone13
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone14
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone15
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone16
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone17
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone18
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone19
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone20
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone21
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone22
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone23
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone24
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone25
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone26
Apache Tomcat=9.0.0-milestone27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.64
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat-coyote to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.44
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.44
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.64
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.64
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.44

Event History

Jan 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:29 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 14, 58220
Event
via GitHub·10:53 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21733?

CVE-2024-21733 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that could lead to information disclosure.

2

What versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2024-21733?

CVE-2024-21733 affects Apache Tomcat versions 8.5.7 to 8.5.64 and 9.0.1 to 9.0.44, including several milestone versions.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-21733?

To fix CVE-2024-21733, upgrade Apache Tomcat to version 8.5.64 or 9.0.44.

4

What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2024-21733?

CVE-2024-21733 can potentially leak unrelated request bodies through the default error page.

5

Is CVE-2024-21733 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2024-21733 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request.

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