Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 - Denial of Service 'Device Name' / Cross-Site Scripting

Author: Matt Moore
type: webapps
platform: windows
port: 
date_added: 2002-07-10 
date_updated: 2012-09-29 
verified: 1 
codes: OSVDB-845 
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source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5194/info

A vulnerability has been reported for Apache Tomcat 4.0.3 on a Microsoft Windows platform. Reportedly, it is possible for an attacker to launch a cross site scripting attack.

When making a request for a DOS device file name, Tomcat will throw an exception and respond with an error message. It is also possible for information to be appended to the DOS device when making a request.

tomcat-server/COM2.IMG%20src= "Javascript:alert(document.domain)"