CyberSecurity updates
2024-12-27 08:11:13 Pacfic
2024-12-27 08:11:13 Pacfic
Apache Tomcat RCE vulnerability disclosed - 7d
A critical race condition vulnerability in Apache Tomcat web server has been disclosed which can lead to remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-50379, stems from a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) issue in JSP compilation. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, which could lead to a full system compromise. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of promptly applying security patches to web servers, as these are popular targets for malicious actors.