🛡️ CVE-2005-4836 — tomcat
Description
Apache Tomcat allows remote attackers to read JSP source files
The HTTP/1.1 connector in Apache Tomcat 4.1.15 through 4.1.40 does not reject NULL bytes in a URL when allowLinking is configured, which allows remote attackers to read JSP source files and obtain sensitive information.
Weakness class
CVE-2005-4836 is classified as CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information. Information that should stay internal is disclosed to someone who is not authorised to see it.
Affected software
CVE-2005-4836 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.tomcat:tomcat (from 4.1.15)
Timeline and source
Published on 1 May 2022 and last revised on 8 November 2023. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
lists.apache.org (Web)
lists.apache.org (Web)
lists.apache.org (Web)
tomcat.apache.org (Web)
www.securityfocus.com (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | 4.1.15 | — |
References
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