Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:22791

Info

Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22791
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2007-0774
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 02 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 21 2008 05:38PM
Credit: An anonymous researcher reported this issue.
Vulnerable: HP HP-UX B.11.31
HP HP-UX B.11.23
HP HP-UX B.11.11
Gentoo Linux
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.0.96
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.0.96
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.0.95
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.0
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.0
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 4.1
Cisco Wireless Control System Software 3.2
Cisco Wireless Control System for Windows 0
Cisco Wireless Control System for Linux 0
Cisco Wireless Control System 4.2
Cisco Wireless Control System 4.1.91.0
Cisco Wireless Control System 0
Apache Tomcat 5.5.20
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc3
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc2
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc1
+ Gentoo Linux 1.2
Apache Tomcat 4.1.34
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc3
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc2
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc1
+ Gentoo Linux 1.2
Apache mod_jk 1.2.20
Apache mod_jk 1.2.19
Not Vulnerable: Cisco Wireless Control System 4.2.62 .0
Cisco Wireless Control System 4.0.100 .0
Apache mod_jk 1.2.21

Discussion

Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Apache Tomcat is prone to a vulnerability that will allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an affected computer. A successful attack may result in a complete compromise.

Exploit / POC

Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

UPDATE: Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following Metasploit framework exploit module is available.

Exploit code (by unohope) is also available.

Solution / Fix

Apache Tomcat Mod_JK.SO Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released a fix. Please see the references for more information.


Apache mod_jk 1.2.19

Apache mod_jk 1.2.20

References

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