Vulnerability Description
The wsdl_first_https sample code in distribution/src/main/release/samples/wsdl_first_https/src/main/ in Apache CXF before 2.7.0 does not 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 an arbitrary valid certificate. NOTE: The vendor states that the sample had specifically used a flag to bypass the DN check
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | <= 2.6.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79983
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79983
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5786?
CVE-2012-5786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The wsdl_first_https sample code in distribution/src/main/release/samples/wsdl_first_https/src/main/ in Apache CXF before 2.7.0 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the su...
How severe is CVE-2012-5786?
CVE-2012-5786 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5786?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cxf.