RHSA-2020:1521: Important: Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.3 release
Red Hat JBoss Web Server is a fully integrated and certified set of components for hosting Java web applications. It is comprised of the Apache Tomcat Servlet container, JBoss HTTP Connector (modcluster), the PicketLink Vault extension for Apache Tomcat, and the Tomcat Native library.This release of Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.3 serves as a replacement for Red Hat JBoss Web Server 5.2, and includes bug fixes, enhancements, and componentupgrades, which are documented in the Release Notes, linked to in theReferences.Security Fix(es): tomcat: Apache Tomcat AJP File Read/Inclusion Vulnerability (CVE-2020-1938) tomcat: local privilege escalation (CVE-2019-12418) tomcat: session fixation (CVE-2019-17563) tomcat: Regression in handling of Transfer-Encoding header allows for HTTP request smuggling (CVE-2019-17569) tomcat: Mishandling of Transfer-Encoding header allows for HTTP request smuggling (CVE-2020-1935) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1521?
The severity of RHSA-2020:1521 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:1521?
To resolve RHSA-2020:1521, apply the recommended updates provided in the Red Hat advisory.
Which versions are affected by RHSA-2020:1521?
RHSA-2020:1521 affects the Red Hat JBoss Web Server components that are vulnerable to the identified issues.
What components are involved in RHSA-2020:1521?
RHSA-2020:1521 involves components such as Apache Tomcat, JBoss HTTP Connector, and the PicketLink Vault extension.
When was RHSA-2020:1521 released?
RHSA-2020:1521 was released on July 28, 2020.