Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.4.3 Application Plugin input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.4.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Application Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-8038. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF Fediz up to 1.4.3 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Application Plugin. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Versions of Apache CXF Fediz prior to 1.4.4 do not fully disable Document Type Declarations (DTDs) when either parsing the Identity Provider response in the application plugins, or in the Identity Provider itself when parsing certain XML-based parameters.

The bug was discovered 07/04/2018. The weakness was released 07/05/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-8038 since 03/09/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.4.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1041220†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF Fediz 1.4.4
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/09/2018 🔍
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04/03/2023 +1733 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: b6ed9865d0614332fa419fe4b6d0fe81bc2e660d
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8038 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8038
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120436
SecurityTracker: 1041220

Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2018 23:22
Updated: 04/03/2023 15:14
Changes: 07/05/2018 23:22 (61), 02/26/2020 16:50 (4), 04/03/2023 15:14 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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