Stack-based buffer overflow in the map_uri_to_worker function (native/common/jk_uri_worker_map.c) in mod_jk.so for Apache Tomcat JK Web Server Connector 1.2.19 and 1.2.20, as used in Tomcat 4.1.34 and 5.5.20, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL that triggers the overflow in a URI worker map routine.
CVE-2007-0774
Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 88% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.5% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 82%
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 9.0(low)
- EPSS
- 99.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
March 4, 2007
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (50)
- secalert@redhathttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01178795
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/24398
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/24558
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/27037
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/28711
- secalert@redhathttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017719
- secalert@redhathttp://tomcat.apache.org/connectors-doc/miscellaneous/changelog.html
- secalert@redhathttp://tomcat.apache.org/security-jk.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a008093f040.shtml
- secalert@redhathttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-16.xml
- secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0096.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461734/100/0/threaded
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22791
- secalert@redhathttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0809
- secalert@redhathttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3386
Patch Availability(2)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| redhat | mod_jk-0:1.2.20-1jpp_1rh | 2007-04-12 | redhat |
| redhat | mod_jk-0:1.2.20-1.el4s1.2 | 2007-03-02 | redhat |
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Publicly available exploits
(3 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16798✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 25, 2010
Apache Tomcat mod_jk 1.2.20 - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-4162✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 8, 2007
Apache Tomcat Connector mod_jk - 'exec-shield' Remote Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/http/apache_modjk_overflow✓ verifiedFirst seen Mar 2, 2007
Apache mod_jk 1.2.20 Buffer Overflow
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