CVE-2006-7197
CVE-2006-7197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Tomcat
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The AJP connector in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 uses an incorrect length for chunks, which can cause a buffer over-read in the ajp_process_callback in mod_jk, which allows remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-7197?
- The AJP connector in Apache Tomcat 5.5.15 uses an incorrect length for chunks, which can cause a buffer over-read in the ajp_process_callback in mod_jk, which allows remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory.
- How severe is CVE-2006-7197?
- CVE-2006-7197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-7197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-7197?
- CVE-2006-7197 affects Apache Tomcat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-7197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-7197 published?
- CVE-2006-7197 was published on 2007-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38859
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0261.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28477
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/277d42b48b6e9aef50949c0dcc79ce21693091d73da246b3c1981925%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5b7a23e245c93235c503900da854a143596d901bf1a1f67e851a5de4%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8d2a579bbd977c225c70cb23b0ec54865fb0dab5da3eff1e060c9935%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ba661b0edd913b39ff129a32d855620dd861883ade05fd88a8ce517d%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r5c616dfc49156e4b06ffab842800c80f4425924d0f20c452c127a53c%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf8e8c091182b45daa50d3557cad9b10bb4198e3f08cf8f1c66a1b08d%40%3Cdev.tomcat.apache.org%3E
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:tomcat:5.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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