RHSA-2021:0882: Low: tomcat security update
Apache Tomcat is a servlet container for the Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages (JSP) technologies.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> tomcat: Session fixation when using FORM authentication (CVE-2019-17563)</li> <li> tomcat: Mishandling of Transfer-Encoding header allows for HTTP request smuggling (CVE-2020-1935)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, 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-2021:0882?
The severity of RHSA-2021:0882 is rated as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:0882?
To fix RHSA-2021:0882, update the Tomcat package to version 7.0.76-11.el7_6.
What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2021:0882?
RHSA-2021:0882 addresses session fixation in FORM authentication and mishandling of the Transfer-Encoding header.
Which Apache Tomcat versions are affected by RHSA-2021:0882?
RHSA-2021:0882 affects Apache Tomcat versions prior to 7.0.76-11.el7_6.
Is RHSA-2021:0882 applicable to both server and web application packages?
Yes, RHSA-2021:0882 is applicable to various packages including tomcat, tomcat-admin-webapps, and tomcat-docs-webapp.