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CVE-2024-50379

Apache Tomcat vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 31.8%
  1. Published17 Dec 2024

Description

Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability during JSP compilation in Apache Tomcat permits an RCE on case insensitive file systems when the default servlet is enabled for write (non-default configuration). This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.1, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.33, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.97. The following versions were EOL at the time the CVE was created but are known to be affected: 8.5.0 though 8.5.100. Other, older, EOL versions may also be affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.2, 10.1.34 or 9.0.98, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Tomcat≥ 10.1.0 < 10.1.34 · ≥ 11.0.0 < 11.0.2 · ≥ 9.0.0 < 9.0.98
Netapp Bootstrap OSall versions

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Tomcat≥ 10.1.34

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-50379 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-50379 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 31.8%.

How severe is CVE-2024-50379?

CVE-2024-50379 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 31.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-50379?

Affected products include Apache Tomcat, Netapp Bootstrap OS.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50379?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Tomcat 10.1.34 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.