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Apache Tomcat SingleSignOn Information Disclosure
Secunia Advisory: SA28552
Release Date: 2008-01-21
Popularity: 5,477 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Apache Tomcat 5.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-0128


Description:
A security issue has been reported in Apache Tomcat, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially sensitive information.

The security issue is caused due to an error when the SingleSignOn valve is configured to work over HTTPS. This can be exploited to potentially obtain the JSESSIONIDSSO cookie when transmitted over non encrypted HTTP channels.

The security issue is reported in version 5.5.20. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 5.5.21 or later.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by Olaf Kock as an Apache bug.

Original Advisory:
http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41217

Other References:
http://security-tracker.debian.net/tracker/CVE-2008-0128


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