Apache XML Security for C++ Signature Key Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:48611

Info

Apache XML Security for C++ Signature Key Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 48611
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-2516
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 07 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:40PM
Credit: Paulo Zanoni
Vulnerable: Shibbolet Shibbolet 2.3
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Apache Software Foundation XML Security for C++ 1.6
Not Vulnerable: Shibbolet Shibbolet 2.4.3
Apache Software Foundation XML Security for C++ 1.6.1

Discussion

Apache XML Security for C++ Signature Key Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Apache XML Security for C++ library is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow the attacker to cause the application to crash, resulting in denial-of-service conditions.

Apache XML Security for C++ versions prior to 1.6.1 are affected.

Exploit / POC

Apache XML Security for C++ Signature Key Parsing Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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