CVE-2016-0763 | Apache Tomcat 7.0/8.0/9.0 ResourceLinkFactory.setGlobalContext access control (RHSA-2016:1087 / Nessus ID 88936)
A vulnerability was found in Apache Tomcat 7.0/8.0/9.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ResourceLinkFactory.setGlobalContext. Performing a manipulation results in improper access controls.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-0763. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.