Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.1.6/2.2.2 KeyInfo information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.1.6/2.2.2. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component KeyInfo Handler. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2021-40690. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java up to 2.1.6/2.2.2 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component KeyInfo Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was released 09/20/2021. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-40690 since 09/08/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.1.7 or 2.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Santuario XML Security for Java 2.1.7/2.2.3

Timelineinfo

09/08/2021 🔍
09/20/2021 +12 days 🔍
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09/22/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-40690 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40690
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182901

Entryinfo

Created: 09/20/2021 02:51
Updated: 09/22/2021 18:32
Changes: 09/20/2021 02:51 (40), 09/22/2021 18:32 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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