CVE-2009-4267 in jUDDI Console
Summary
by MITRE
The Apache jUDDI console in 3.0.0 did not escape line feeds passed in the numRows parameter. This affected log integrity allowing authenticated users to forge log records. This issue was addressed in jUDDI 3.0.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/06/2020
The vulnerability described in CVE-2009-4267 affects the Apache jUDDI console version 3.0.0, representing a significant security flaw in the Universal Description Discovery and Integration framework that impacts logging integrity. This issue specifically targets the console's handling of user input parameters, particularly the numRows parameter which is used to control the number of rows displayed in console output. The flaw stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the jUDDI console implementation, creating a vector for log manipulation that could be exploited by authenticated users with access to the console interface.
The technical nature of this vulnerability can be classified as a log forging or log injection issue, where the lack of proper escaping for line feed characters in the numRows parameter allows malicious input to manipulate the console's output formatting. When an authenticated user submits a value containing line feed characters within the numRows parameter, the console fails to properly sanitize this input before processing it, resulting in improper log record formatting. This behavior creates opportunities for attackers to inject additional log entries or modify existing log records by leveraging the line feed character sequences that are typically used to separate log entries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple logging manipulation to potentially compromise the integrity of audit trails and security monitoring systems that rely on accurate log data. Since jUDDI serves as a registry for web services and maintains critical information about service descriptions and business entities, the ability to forge log records could enable attackers to obscure their activities or create false audit trails. This compromises the system's ability to maintain reliable forensic data and could mask malicious activities that would otherwise be detectable through normal log analysis procedures.
This vulnerability aligns with CWE-117, which addresses improper output neutralization for logs, and represents a specific instance of insufficient input sanitization that could be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1562.006 for "Impairing Logs and Monitoring". The issue demonstrates how seemingly minor input validation gaps can create significant security implications when dealing with logging systems that are critical for security operations and compliance requirements. The remediation implemented in jUDDI version 3.0.1 involved proper input sanitization and escaping of special characters, particularly line feed characters, to prevent unauthorized log manipulation. Organizations using jUDDI should ensure they have updated to version 3.0.1 or later to address this vulnerability and maintain the integrity of their logging infrastructure. The fix demonstrates the importance of proper input validation in security-critical components and highlights how logging systems require robust sanitization mechanisms to prevent manipulation of audit trails.