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Apache Releases Security Updates for Apache Tomcat

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache Tomcat 9.0.1 and 8.5.23 to address a vulnerability in previous versions of the software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected server.
Threat ID:
CC-1681
Category:
Threat Severity:
Low
Threat Vector:
Published:
5 October 2017 12:00 AM
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Summary

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache Tomcat 9.0.1 and 8.5.23 to address a vulnerability in previous versions of the software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected server.

Threat details

Remediation steps

Type Step
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Apache security advisory for CVE-2017-12617 and apply the necessary updates.

CVE Vulnerabilities

Status

CVE-2017-12617

Last edited: 17 February 2020 11:26 am