On 22/10/2012 14:18, Wiley, Maxie wrote:
> ALL,
> 
> Is it possible to remove an installation of a compiler on a production web 
> server(tomcat)? If there is a way to remove the compiler or is it required in 
> order for the system to function properly.  Could you please send me a  
> precise summary of why and any steps that can be taken to mitigate any 
> potential risk associated with the compiler remaining in place.This is for s 
> security issue on my production system.

Why does this enhance security?

If someone has sufficient access to the machine to use the compiler
shipped with Tomcat, you are already in a lot more trouble than they
will be able to inflict just by having access to Tomcat's JDT compiler.


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