SB20250227221 - Session fixation in F5 BIG-IP Apache Tomcat component



SB20250227221 - Session fixation in F5 BIG-IP Apache Tomcat component

Published: February 27, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250227221
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Session Fixation (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17563)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a session fixation attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition when FORM authentication is used in Apache Tomcat. A remote attacker can use a narrow window to perform a session fixation attack.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.