Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Publish date: July 21, 2015
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-0774
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Stack-based buffer overflow in the map_uri_to_worker function (native/common/jk_uri_worker_map.c) in mod_jk.so for Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector 1.2.19 and 1.2.20, as used in Tomcat 4.1.34 and 5.5.20, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL that triggers the overflow in a URI worker map routine.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000763
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000763 - URI Length Restriction
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat JK Web Server Connector 1.2.19
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat JK Web Server Connector 1.2.20
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