VDB-96601 · CVE-2016-3124 · BID 96134

SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.14.0 Sanitycheck Version information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.14.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Sanitycheck. This manipulation causes information disclosure (Version). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-3124. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SimpleSAMLphp up to 1.14.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Sanitycheck. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability (Version). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The sanitycheck module in SimpleSAMLphp before 1.14.1 allows remote attackers to learn the PHP version on the system via unspecified vectors.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2016. The weakness was released 02/07/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-3124 since 03/11/2016. 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. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 343 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.14.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96134†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

SimpleSAMLphp

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Version
Class: Information disclosure / Version
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.1

Timelineinfo

03/01/2016 🔍
03/11/2016 +10 days 🔍
02/07/2017 +333 days 🔍
02/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
08/11/2020 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-3124 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3124
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96601
SecurityFocus: 96134 - SimpleSAMLphp CVE-2016-3124 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-3124 - SimpleSAMLphp - Information Disclosure Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2017 22:13
Updated: 08/11/2020 14:37
Changes: 02/07/2017 22:13 (60), 08/11/2020 14:37 (6)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.