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JVNDB-2024-000108

Apache Tomcat improper handling of TLS handshake process data

Overview

Apache Tomcat provided by The Apache Software Foundation improperly handles TLS handshake process data, which may lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition (CWE-770, CVE-2024-38286).

The reporter, Ozaki of North Grid Corporation, reported this issue directly to and coordinated with the developer.
After the coordination, the reporter also reported the case to IPA, and JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer to publish the advisory on JVN.
CVSS Severity (What is CVSS?)

CVSS V3 Severity:
Base Metrics 7.5 (High) [IPA Score]
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High
Affected Products


Apache Software Foundation
  • Apache Tomcat versions from 11.0.0-M1 to 11.0.0-M20
  • Apache Tomcat versions from 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.24
  • Apache Tomcat versions from 9.0.13 to 9.0.89

Impact

Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks may be conducted through TLS connection.
Solution

[Update the software]
Update Apache Tomcat to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
The developer has released the following versions that address the vulnerability.

* Apache Tomcat 11.0.0-M21
* Apache Tomcat 10.1.25
* Apache Tomcat 9.0.90
Vendor Information

Apache Software Foundation
CWE (What is CWE?)

  1. No Mapping(CWE-Other) [IPA Evaluation]
CVE (What is CVE?)

  1. CVE-2024-38286
References

  1. JVN : JVN#72148744
  2. Related document : North Grid Corporation website (in Japanese)
Revision History

  • [2024/10/01]
      Web page was published

Date Public2024/10/01
Date First Published2024/10/01
Date Last Updated2024/10/01