Description
The AJP connector in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 uses an incorrect length for chunks, which can cause a buffer over-read in the ajp_process_callback in mod_jk, which allows remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory.
References (9)
Core 9
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28477
Patch x_refsource_confirm
http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38859
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html
Mailing List mailing-list
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Scores
EPSS
0.0832
EPSS Percentile
94.3%
Details
Status
published
Products (2)
apache/tomcat
5.5.15
org.apache.tomcat/tomcat
0Maven
Published
Apr 25, 2007
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026