Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:70736

Info

Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 70736
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-3623
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 24 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 06:18PM
Credit: Dario Amiri (GE Global Research)
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Apache CXF is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform spoofing attacks; this may aid in launching further attacks.

The following versions are affected:

Apache CXF 2.7.x prior to 2.7.13
Apache CXF 3.0.x prior to 3.0.2

Exploit / POC

Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass 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].

Solution / Fix

Apache CXF SAML SubjectConfirmation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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