Apache Axis2 up to 1.6.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Axis2 up to 1.6.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-5785. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache Axis2 up to 1.6.2. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject s Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

The weakness was disclosed 11/04/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-5785 since 11/04/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/09/2017).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (79830), SecurityFocus (BID 56408†), Secunia (SA51219†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46536†). The entries VDB-62831 and VDB-66200 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 66215
OpenVAS Name: Apache Axis2 1.6.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-5785 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5785
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62832
X-Force: 79830
SecurityFocus: 56408 - Apache Axis and Axis2/Java SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 51219 - Apache Axis SSL Certificate Verification Security Issue, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46536 - Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier Spoofing Vulnerability via Arbitrary Valid Certificate - CVE-2012-5785, Medium

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Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 06/09/2017 06:55
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (54), 06/09/2017 06:55 (10)
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