-------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: Apache Tomcat Path Disclosure BUG-ID: 2002024 Released: 19th Jun 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Problem: ======== It is possible to disclose the physical path to the webroot. This information could be useful to a malicious user wishing to gain illegal access to resources on the server. Vulnerable: =========== - Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 on Windows 2000 Server Not Vulnerable: =============== - Apache Tomcat 4.1.3 beta on Windows 2000 Server Details: ======== A request for eg. LPT9 results in a java error, which contains the physical path to the webroot: "java.io.FileNotFoundException: C:\Program Files\Apache Tomcat 4.0\webapps\ROOT\lpt9 (The system cannot find the file specified)" Vendor URL: =========== You can visit the vendor webpage here: http://jakarta.apache.org Vendor Response: ================ This was reported to the vendor on the 23rd of May, 2002. We never heard back from the vendor. On the 10th of June, 2002, the issue was confirmed fixed in the latest build. Corrective action: ================== Upgrade to V4.1.3 beta, which is available here (URL is wrapped): "http://jakarta.apache.org/builds/jakarta-tomcat-4.0/release /v4.1.3-beta/" Author: Peter Gründl (pgrundl@kpmg.dk) -------------------------------------------------------------------- KPMG is not responsible for the misuse of the information we provide through our security advisories. These advisories are a service to the professional security community. In no event shall KPMG be lia- ble for any consequences whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. --------------------------------------------------------------------
