Apache CXF up to 2.6.0 WS-Security Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 2.6.0. It has been classified as very critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WS-Security. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-2379. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Apache CXF up to 2.6.0 (Application Server Software). This issue affects an unknown code block of the component WS-Security. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache CXF 2.4.x before 2.4.8, 2.5.x before 2.5.4, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1, when a Supporting Token specifies a child WS-SecurityPolicy 1.1 or 1.2 policy, does not properly ensure that an XML element is signed or encrypted, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was shared 01/02/2013 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cxf.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-2379 since 04/19/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/21/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62454 (Fedora 18 : cxf-2.4.9-2.fc18 (2012-15293)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.5.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76152), Tenable (62454), SecurityFocus (BID 53877†), Secunia (SA51607†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36539†). The entries VDB-7187, VDB-7188, VDB-9602 and VDB-63334 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 62454
Nessus Name: Fedora 18 : cxf-2.4.9-2.fc18 (2012-15293)
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OpenVAS ID: 864773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for cxf FEDORA-2012-15329
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 2.5.3

Timelineinfo

04/19/2012 🔍
06/08/2012 +50 days 🔍
10/15/2012 +129 days 🔍
01/02/2013 +79 days 🔍
01/02/2013 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +811 days 🔍
12/21/2021 +2464 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2012:1559
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2379 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2379
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63299
X-Force: 76152
SecurityFocus: 53877
Secunia: 51607
Vulnerability Center: 36539 - Apache CXF 2.4.8, 2.5.0-2.5.3, 2.6.0 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2379, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/21/2021 09:40
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (57), 04/19/2017 10:32 (9), 12/21/2021 09:37 (2), 12/21/2021 09:40 (1)
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