CVE-2005-4703: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4703: Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a...

Apache Tomcat 4.0.3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request for a file that contains an MS-DOS device name such as lpt9, which leaks the pathname in an error message, as demonstrated by lpt9.xtp using Nikto.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old information disclosure issue in Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 on Windows. A specially formed file request involving an MS-DOS device name can cause Tomcat to reveal a local pathname in an error message. The main risk is reconnaissance, not confirmed system takeover. Exposure is likely limited to Windows-hosted Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 instances reachable by untrusted users. Modern or non-Windows deployments are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a low-priority legacy exposure unless Tomcat 4.0.3 on Windows is internet-facing. The issue can aid attacker reconnaissance, but the provided evidence does not show code execution, privilege escalation, or active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 running on Windows.; Check Apache Tomcat security guidance for the recommended upgrade or remediation path.; Reduce untrusted network access to any affected legacy Tomcat service..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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tomcat-msdos-path-disclosure(42914)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
[tomcat-dev] 20190319 svn commit: r1855831 [21/30] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
[tomcat-dev] 20190325 svn commit: r1856174 [19/29] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
[tomcat-dev] 20200213 svn commit: r1873980 [24/34] - /tomcat/site/trunk/docs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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