HPSBUX0209-222
Published: 2002-09-30 14:39:30
Updated: 2002-09-30 14:39:30
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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0209-222
Originally issued: 30 Sep 2002
SSRT2377 Security Vulnerability in Tomcat 3.2.X versions
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PROBLEM: HP-UX 11.04 (VVOS) with Apache-Tomcat 3.2.x versions
have a connector issue allowing potential unauthorized
access to files.
IMPACT: Potential unauthorized directory listing.
PLATFORM: HP9000 Series 700/800 running HP-UX release 11.04
(VVOS) only with any of the following products
installed:
HP-UX 11.04, Virtualvault A.04.50
HP-UX 11.04, Virtualvault A.04.60
SOLUTION: For HP-UX release 11.04 (VVOS), apply patches
PHSS_27921 - for Virtualvault A.04.50 release,
PHSS_27922 - for Virtualvault A.04.60 release.
Also follow the recommendations given in the
"Recommended solution" section below.
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate
On HP-UX 11.04 only, If Tomcat 3.2.x is integrated
with either mod_jk or mod_jserv connectors, append
lines to configuration files as specified below.
AVAILABILITY: Patches are available now on itrc.hp.com.
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A. Background
Virtualvault A.04.50 and Virtualvault A.04.60 have been
released with Tomcat 3.2.x, and Apache-Tomcat mod_jk and
mod_jserv connectors for Tomcat 3.2.x versions. There
is a potential defect in Tomcat 3.2.x versions. When the
Tomcat server 3.2.x is accessed with a special URL, the
contents of an inside directory will be listed.
B. Recommended solution
1. To avoid the vulnerability in the Tomcat server that
is integrated with Virtualvault administration Apache
web server, apply the following patches to the
Virtualvault release specified.
Virtualvault A.04.50 PHSS_27921
Virtualvault A.04.60 PHSS_27922
2. If Tomcat 3.2.x server is integrated with outside
Apache web server using mod_jk connector, add the
following lines at the end of the mod_jk configuration
file of the Tomcat server.
#
# The following line prohibits users from
# exploiting the directory listing vulnerability
#
<LocationMatch "/(%3f|\?)\.jsp">
AllowOverride None
Deny from all
</LocationMatch>
NOTE: The default mod_jk configuration file for the
Tomcat server that is integrated with the
outside web server is,
=
"/var/opt/vaultTS/inside/app/tomcat/conf/mod_jk.conf-demo".
3. If Tomcat 3.2.x server is integrated with outside
Apache web server using mod_jserv connector, add the
following lines at the end of the mod_jserv
configuration file of the Tomcat server.
#
# The following line prohibits users from
# exploiting the directory listing vulnerability
#
<LocationMatch "/(%3f|\?)\.jsp">
AllowOverride None
Deny from all
</LocationMatch>
NOTE: The default mod_jserv configuration file for the
Tomcat server that is integrated with the
outside web server is,
=
"/var/opt/vaultTS/inside/app/tomcat/conf/tomcat-apache.conf"
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