Apache CXF up to 2.6.13/2.7.10 SOAP OutgoingChainInterceptor.java Invalid Content resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 2.6.13/2.7.10 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file /interceptor/OutgoingChainInterceptor.java of the component SOAP Handler. The manipulation as part of Invalid Content results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-0110. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 2.6.13/2.7.10 (Application Server Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the file /interceptor/OutgoingChainInterceptor.java of the component SOAP Handler. The manipulation as part of a Invalid Content leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache CXF before 2.6.14 and 2.7.x before 2.7.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (/tmp disk consumption) via a large invalid SOAP message.

The weakness was shared 05/07/2014 as Large invalid content could cause temporary space to fill as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cxf.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0110 since 12/03/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76292 (RHEL 5 : JBoss EAP (RHSA-2014:0798)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236340 (Red Hat Update for JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.2.4 (RHSA-2014:0799)).

Upgrading to version 2.6.14 or 2.7.11 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git-wip-us.apache.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The vulnerability will be addressed with the following lines of code:

message.put("cxf.io.cacheinput", Boolean.TRUE);

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93023), Tenable (76292), SecurityFocus (BID 67232†), OSVDB (106554†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1030202†). The entries VDB-13163, VDB-67258, VDB-70295 and VDB-70294 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 76292
Nessus Name: RHEL 5 : JBoss EAP (RHSA-2014:0798)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 2.6.14/2.7.11

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: Large invalid content could cause temporary space to fill
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0110 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0110
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13164
X-Force: 93023 - Apache CXF SOAP denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 67232 - Apache CXF CVE-2014-0110 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 106554
SecurityTracker: 1030202 - Apache CXF Invalid Content SOAP Processing Error Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 45366 - Apache CXF Remote DoS via an Invalid SOAP Message, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/07/2014 15:24
Updated: 06/19/2021 11:13
Changes: 05/07/2014 15:24 (76), 06/01/2017 16:11 (8), 06/19/2021 11:13 (3)
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