There are various ways in which this vulnerability can be exploited. The first is by having a user open an attacker’s maliciously crafted URL in a web browser, while the server is running a web application that has been configured to allow remote access. In this case, the server would likely render the attacker’s URL, and allow the user to access files on the server filesystem, with the privileges of the running web application. The user does not necessarily need to click on the URL, in order for this vulnerability to be exploited. An attacker could also send a user a link, via email, instant message, etc, that takes the user to a website, where a maliciously crafted URL is being served. In this case, the user would likely open the link, and potentially access files on the server filesystem, with the privileges of the running web application. An attacker could also host a website, on a server, that is configured to allow remote access, and has a malicious URL being served via a web server, that has been configured to allow remote access. In this case, the server would likely render the malicious URL, and allow the user to access files on the server filesystem, with the privileges of the running web application. An attacker could also host a website, on a server, that is configured to allow remote access, and has a malicious URL being served via a web server, that has been configured to allow remote access. In this case, the server would likely render
What is Thunderstrike 2?
Thunderstrike 2 is a hardware-based vulnerability in the PCI Express switch of AMD chips that was discovered by Gibson Research Corporation. It allows an attacker to read data from protected areas of a computer's memory and to use this information for nefarious purposes, such as reading passwords stored in memory or stealing encryption keys needed to access protected areas of the machine.
The vulnerability exploits two flaws in how the PCIe switch handles packets, one of which can be used to read out previously-written data from the DDR4 RAM on a system and the other allowing an attacker to take control of the PCI bus. The attack is effective against most vendors' systems running AMD chipsets.
Overview:
This vulnerability allows local users to view and modify files on a vulnerable web server using the privileges of the running web application. The vulnerability lies in how administrators map filenames to different web applications, which can be exploited when a user is sent a link or visited a malicious website.
What is Apache?
Apache is an open-source HTTP server. Apache has been the dominant web server software for many years and is probably the best-known web server software in the world.
How Does Apache Tomcat Help to Secure Web Applications?
Apache Tomcat is a web application server that is often used in conjunction with the Apache HTTP Server. A vulnerability in Apache Tomcat could allow an attacker to gain access to server filesystem, with the privileges of a web application running on the server.
The following sections will provide information about how to prevent common attacks, and when to consider upgrading or disabling Apache Tomcat.
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Published on: 08/10/2022 17:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 08/13/2022 00:14:00 UTC