Resource exhaustion in Apache Tomcat
CVE-2022-29885
The documentation of Apache Tomcat 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, 9.0.13 to 9.0.62 and 8.5.38 to 8.5.78 for the EncryptInterceptor incorrectly stated it enabled Tomcat clustering to run over an untrusted network. This was not correct. While the EncryptInterceptor does provide confidentiality and integrity protection, it does not protect against all risks associated with running over any untrusted network, particularly DoS risks.
Vulnerability class: DoS (Denial of Service)
EPSS: 0.735 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Tomcat — versions 10.1.0
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat — versions Apache Tomcat 10.1 10.1.0-M1 to 10.1.0-M14, Apache Tomcat 10 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.20, Apache Tomcat 9 9.0.13 to 9.0.62
- Oracle Hospitality_cruise_shipboard_property_management_system — versions 20.2.1
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 10.0, 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (Mailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-29885?
- CVE-2022-29885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, classified under Uncontrolled Resource Consumption. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-05-12.
- How severe is CVE-2022-29885?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-29885 known to be exploited?
- 27 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.