QID 980893

QID 980893: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.axis:axis (GHSA-r53v-vm87-f72c)

The getCN function in Apache Axis 1.4 and earlier does not properly verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a certificate with a subject that specifies a common name in a field that is not the CN field. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-5784.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-r53v-vm87-f72c for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-r53v-vm87-f72c org.apache.axis:axis URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-r53v-vm87-f72c
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