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Ubuntu 14.04: 7242-1 high: tomcat remote code execution

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Tomcat could be made to run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic.

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-7242-1
January 30, 2025

tomcat6 vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:

- Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Summary:

Tomcat could be made to run programs if it received specially crafted
network traffic.

Software Description:
- tomcat6: Servlet and JSP engine

Details:

Pierre Ernst discovered that the Tomcat JmxRemoteLifecycleListener did not
implement a recommended fix. A remote attacker could possibly use this
issue to execute arbitrary code.

Update instructions:

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  libservlet2.5-java              6.0.39-1ubuntu0.1+esm2
                                  Available with Ubuntu Pro

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References:
  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7242-1
  CVE-2016-8735

Ubuntu 14.04: 7242-1 high: tomcat remote code execution

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Calendar Grey January 30, 2025
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A flaw in Tomcat's security allows for remote code execution via specially designed traffic. Ensure you update your Ubuntu systems immediately.
Tomcat could be made to run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic.

Summary

A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Summary: Tomcat could be made to run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic. Software Description: - tomcat6: Servlet and JSP engine Details: Pierre Ernst discovered that the Tomcat JmxRemoteLifecycleListener did not implement a recommended fix. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS libservlet2.5-java 6.0.39-1ubuntu0.1+esm2 Available with Ubuntu Pro In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7242-1

CVE-2016-8735

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