CVE-2014-6309 in Gateway
Summary
by MITRE
The HTTP and WebSocket engine components in the server in Kaazing Gateway 4.0.2, 4.0.3, and 4.0.4 and Gateway - JMS Edition 4.0.2, 4.0.3, and 4.0.4 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to HTTP request handling.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/24/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-6309 affects the Kaazing Gateway server software versions 4.0.2 through 4.0.4, including both the standard gateway and the JMS Edition. This issue resides within the HTTP and WebSocket engine components that handle server-side request processing, creating a potential information disclosure threat that could be exploited by remote attackers without authentication. The vulnerability specifically targets the HTTP request handling mechanisms that process incoming connections and requests through both HTTP and WebSocket protocols.
The technical flaw manifests in how the server components process and respond to HTTP requests, allowing attackers to craft specific requests that can trigger the disclosure of sensitive information from the server's memory or internal processing structures. This type of vulnerability typically stems from improper input validation or insufficient sanitization of request parameters that can lead to information leakage through response content, error messages, or other server-generated outputs that inadvertently expose system internals. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-200, which represents "Information Exposure," and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for "Data from Information Repositories" as it enables unauthorized access to server-side information that should remain confidential.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as the leaked data could potentially include system configuration details, user session information, internal server paths, or other sensitive metadata that could aid attackers in planning more sophisticated attacks. Remote exploitation requires no special privileges or authentication, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by any attacker with network access to the affected server. This information leakage could facilitate subsequent attacks such as privilege escalation, further system compromise, or targeted attacks against specific system components that rely on the exposed information.
Organizations using affected Kaazing Gateway versions should immediately implement mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches or updates that address the HTTP request handling implementation. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of the affected services to trusted networks only. Additionally, monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in HTTP request processing that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and secure coding practices in server-side components, particularly those handling multiple protocol implementations like HTTP and WebSocket that must maintain consistent security postures across different communication channels.