Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-7675 is an Apache Tomcat HTTP/2 flaw that could let a crafted URL bypass security constraints intended to stop directory traversal. The risk is highest for internet-facing Tomcat services using affected 8.5.x or 9.0 milestone versions with HTTP/2 enabled. Exposure is likely limited to Apache Tomcat deployments in the listed version ranges, especially where HTTP/2 is enabled and protected content depends on Tomcat security constraints. Prioritize remediation for public or partner-facing Tomcat services because the issue can undermine access controls. Internal-only systems still warrant tracking, but urgency depends on network reachability and whether HTTP/2 is enabled. Mitigation focus: Inventory Apache Tomcat versions across internet-facing and internal services.; Treat Tomcat 8.5.0-8.5.15 and 9.0.0.M1-M21 as vulnerable.; Follow the Apache Tomcat security announcement for supported remediation guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180614-0003/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- [announce] 20170810 [UPDATE][SECURITY] CVE-2017-7675 Apache Tomcat Security Constraint BypassCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190319 svn commit: r1855831 [24/30] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190319 svn commit: r1855831 [25/30] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190325 svn commit: r1856174 [23/29] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190325 svn commit: r1856174 [24/29] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190413 svn commit: r1857494 [17/20] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190413 svn commit: r1857496 [3/4] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190415 svn commit: r1857582 [18/22] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190415 svn commit: r1857582 [19/22] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/stylesheets/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20190612 [Bug 61120] Tomcat 8.5.15 with HTTP/2: URL path parameters lostCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20200203 svn commit: r1873527 [25/30] - /tomcat/site/trunk/docs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- [tomcat-dev] 20200213 svn commit: r1873980 [29/34] - /tomcat/site/trunk/docs/CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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