CVE-2008-4308: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4308: The doRead method in Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 through 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 through 5.5.20 does not return a -1 to...

The doRead method in Apache Tomcat 4.1.32 through 4.1.34 and 5.5.10 through 5.5.20 does not return a -1 to indicate when a certain error condition has occurred, which can cause Tomcat to send POST content from one request to a different request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw can cause Apache Tomcat to send POST data from one user request into a different request. If a vulnerable legacy Tomcat version handles sensitive form submissions, another request could receive information it should not see. Exposure is likely limited to very old Tomcat 4.1 or 5.5 deployments, embedded products bundling those versions, or unmaintained legacy Java applications still processing POST requests. Prioritize this when legacy Tomcat is still in production or handling sensitive submissions. If the organization has fully retired these branches, urgency is low but should be documented. Mitigation focus: Inventory all Tomcat versions, including embedded application server copies.; Check Apache Tomcat guidance for fixed release or upgrade instructions.; Upgrade away from the listed affected version ranges..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 26, 2009, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=40771CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
[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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