Apache CXF up to 3.0.1 JAX-RS SAML improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache CXF up to 3.0.1. This affects an unknown function of the component JAX-RS SAML Handler. This manipulation causes improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-3623. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 3.0.1 (Application Server Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component JAX-RS SAML Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was published 10/24/2014 by Dario Amiri as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at cxf.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-3623 since 05/14/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78811 (Fedora 21 : wss4j-1.6.17-1.fc21 (2014-13831)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122937 (Fedora Security Update for wss4j (FEDORA-2014-1372)).

Upgrading to version 2.7.13 or 3.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (97754), Tenable (78811), SecurityFocus (BID 70736†), Secunia (SA61909†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46773†). Additional details are provided at seclists.org. Similar entry is available at VDB-68064. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Nessus ID: 78811
Nessus Name: Fedora 21 : wss4j-1.6.17-1.fc21 (2014-13831)
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OpenVAS ID: 867301
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wss4j FEDORA-2014-13720
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 2.7.13/3.0.2

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2015:0236
Researcher: Dario Amiri
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3623 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3623
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68065
X-Force: 97754 - Apache CXF SAML security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70736 - Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 61909 - Apache CXF Security Issue and Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46773 - Apache CXF <2.7.13 and <3.0.2 Security Bypass due to a Flaw in SAML SubjectConfirmation Methods, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2014 11:03
Updated: 12/16/2024 10:08
Changes: 10/27/2014 11:03 (75), 06/10/2017 09:28 (7), 02/23/2022 18:14 (4), 02/23/2022 18:23 (1), 12/16/2024 10:08 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:926:103

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