CVE-2007-0774 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the mod_jk.so component of Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector versions 1.2.19 and 1.2.20, affecting Tomcat 4.1.34 and 5.5.20. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, long URL that triggers the overflow during URI worker map processing. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog, exploit modules are publicly available in Metasploit and ExploitDB, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation, despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2.19CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat_jk_web_server_connector:1.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat_jk_web_server_connector:1.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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