Description
The default configuration of Jakarta Tomcat does not restrict access to the /admin context, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by directly calling the administrative servlets to add a context for the root directory.
Products
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 3.0
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 3.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0672, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0672 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References