QID 981931

QID 981931: Java (maven) Security Update for org.eclipse.milo:sdk-client (GHSA-pq4w-qm9g-qx68)

Security update has been released for org.eclipse.milo:sdk-client to fix the vulnerability.

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

Credential replay affecting those connected to a server when *all 3* of the following conditions are met:
- `SecurityPolicy` is `None`
- using username/password or X509-based authentication
- the server has a defect causing it to send null/empty or zeroed nonces

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.4 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.
  • Solution
    The problem has been patched in version `0.3.6`. A more relaxed treatment of validation as agreed upon by the OPC UA Security Working Group is implemented in version `0.3.7`.Workaround:
    Do not use username/password or X509-based authentication with `SecurityPolicy` of `None`.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981931

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-pq4w-qm9g-qx68 org.eclipse.milo:sdk-client URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pq4w-qm9g-qx68