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Apache Tomcat SingleSignOn Information Disclosure
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28552
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Release Date:
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2008-01-21
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Popularity:
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5,482 views
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Critical:
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Not critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Apache Tomcat 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-0128
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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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