QID 983484

QID 983484: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.cxf:apache-cxf (GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf)

It is possible to configure Apache CXF to use the com.sun.net.ssl implementation via 'System.setProperty("java.protocol.handler.pkgs", "com.sun.net.ssl.internal.www.protocol");'. When this system property is set, CXF uses some reflection to try to make the HostnameVerifier work with the old com.sun.net.ssl.HostnameVerifier interface. However, the default HostnameVerifier implementation in CXF does not implement the method in this interface, and an exception is thrown. However, in Apache CXF prior to 3.2.5 and 3.1.16 the exception is caught in the reflection code and not properly propagated. What this means is that if you are using the com.sun.net.ssl stack with CXF, an error with TLS hostname verification will not be thrown, leaving a CXF client subject to man-in-the-middle attacks.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983484

    CVE-2018-8039 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf org.apache.cxf:apache-cxf URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf
    GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf org.apache.cxf:apache-cxf URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf
    GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf org.apache.cxf:cxf URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-jc7r-v6fg-2gpf
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