CVE-2024-54677

Apache Tomcat: DoS in examples web application

Description

Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in the examples web application provided with Apache Tomcat leads to denial of service. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.1, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.33, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.9.97. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.2, 10.1.34 or 9.0.98, which fixes the issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/tdtbbxpg5trdwc2wnopcth9ccvdftq2n vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/17/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/17/6
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/18/1
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0006/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54677?
CVE-2024-54677 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-54677?
To fix CVE-2024-54677, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-54677 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-54677 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-54677?
CVE-2024-54677 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Tomcat.
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