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CVE-2007-6286

UnknownEPSS 5.37%

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CVE-2007-6286 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Tomcat 5.5.11 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15, when the native APR connector is used, does not properly handle an empty request to the SSL port, which allows remote attackers to trigger handling of "a duplicate copy of one of the recent requests," as demonstrated by using netcat to send the empty request.. EPSS estimates a 5.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Tomcat 5.5.11 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15, when the native APR connector is used, does not properly handle an empty request to the SSL port, which allows remote attackers to trigger handling of "a duplicate copy of one of the recent requests," as demonstrated by using netcat to send the empty request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.37%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheTomcat5.5.11
ApacheTomcat5.5.12
ApacheTomcat5.5.13
ApacheTomcat5.5.14
ApacheTomcat5.5.15
ApacheTomcat5.5.16
ApacheTomcat5.5.17
ApacheTomcat5.5.18
ApacheTomcat5.5.19
ApacheTomcat5.5.20
ApacheTomcat5.5.21
ApacheTomcat5.5.22
ApacheTomcat5.5.23
ApacheTomcat5.5.24
ApacheTomcat5.5.25
ApacheTomcat6.0.0
ApacheTomcat6.0.1
ApacheTomcat6.0.2
ApacheTomcat6.0.3
ApacheTomcat6.0.4
ApacheTomcat6.0.5
ApacheTomcat6.0.6
ApacheTomcat6.0.7
ApacheTomcat6.0.8
ApacheTomcat6.0.9
ApacheTomcat6.0.10
ApacheTomcat6.0.11
ApacheTomcat6.0.12
ApacheTomcat6.0.13
ApacheTomcat6.0.14
ApacheTomcat6.0.15

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6286?
Apache Tomcat 5.5.11 through 5.5.25 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.15, when the native APR connector is used, does not properly handle an empty request to the SSL port, which allows remote attackers to trigger handling of "a duplicate copy of one of the recent requests," as demonstrated by using netcat to send the empty request.
How severe is CVE-2007-6286?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6286 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6286?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST