Apache Releases Security Updates for Apache Tomcat

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Apache Releases Security Updates for Apache Tomcat [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/10/03/Apache-Releases-Security-Updates-Apache-Tomcat ] 10/03/2017 
05:26 PM EDT 
Original release date: October 03, 2017

The Apache Software Foundation has released Apache Tomcat 9.0.1 and 8.5.23 to address a vulnerability in previous 
versions of the software. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected server.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the Apache security advisory for CVE-2017-12617 [ 
http://mail-archives.us.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201710.mbox/%3cf7229e11-5e8d-aa00-ff22-f0a795669010 () apache 
org%3e ] and apply the necessary updates.

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