Apache.Tomcat.NIO.Connector.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat.
The vulnerability is due to an infinite loop in the NIO Connector. The infinite loop was caused by a client breaks the connection in the middle of reading the response for a request of a big file. As a result, a remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial-of-service condition on the affected system.
Affected Products
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 7.x prior to 7.0.28
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat 6.x prior to 6.0.36
Impact
Denial of Service:
Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply below patch provided by the vendor from the following website:
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-6.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_6.0.36
http://tomcat.apache.org/security-7.html#Fixed_in_Apache_Tomcat_7.0.28
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-01-11 | 14.522 | Sig Added |