CVE-2012-5568

Name: CVE-2012-5568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-30T19:55:01.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Tomcat through 7.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris.. EPSS estimates a 9.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Tomcat through 7.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.59%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Tomcat	>= 7.0.0, <= 7.0.105
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	12.2

References

http://captainholly.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/slowloris-vs-tomcat/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147776.htmlVendor Advisory
http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147779.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880011Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80317Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://captainholly.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/slowloris-vs-tomcat/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00089.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00090.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/26/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147776.htmlVendor Advisory
http://tomcat.10.n6.nabble.com/How-does-Tomcat-handle-a-slow-HTTP-DoS-tc2147779.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56686Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880011Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80317Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5568?

Apache Tomcat through 7.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via partial HTTP requests, as demonstrated by Slowloris.

How severe is CVE-2012-5568?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5568?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-5568?

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Source: NVD / NIST