Vulnerability Description
OpenSAML 2.x before 2.2.1 and XMLTooling 1.x before 1.2.1, as used by Internet2 Shibboleth Service Provider 2.x before 2.2.1, do not follow the KeyDescriptor element's Use attribute, which allows remote attackers to use a certificate for both signing and encryption when it is designated for just one purpose, potentially weakening the intended security application of the certificate.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Internet2 | Opensaml | 2.0 |
| Internet2 | Xmltooling | 1.0.1 |
| Internet2 | Shibboleth-Sp | 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36868Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
- http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817a.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36516Patch
- https://bugs.internet2.edu/jira/browse/CPPOST-28
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53474
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36868Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
- http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817a.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3474?
CVE-2009-3474 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). OpenSAML 2.x before 2.2.1 and XMLTooling 1.x before 1.2.1, as used by Internet2 Shibboleth Service Provider 2.x before 2.2.1, do not follow the KeyDescriptor element's Use attribute, which allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2009-3474?
CVE-2009-3474 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3474?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Internet2 Opensaml, Internet2 Xmltooling, Internet2 Shibboleth-Sp.