SB2017111702 - Security restrictions bypass in Apache Tomcat



SB2017111702 - Security restrictions bypass in Apache Tomcat

Published: November 17, 2017 Updated: November 20, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017111702
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5648)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the failure to use the appropriate facade object by certain application listener calls. A remote attacker can access and modify arbitrary data.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.