Vulnerability Description
Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.x before 2.0.2, as used in Apache CXF 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2, when using TransportBinding, does not properly enforce the SAML SubjectConfirmation method security semantics, which allows remote attackers to conduct spoofing attacks via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Wss4J | < 1.6.17 |
| Apache | Cxf | >= 2.7.0, <= 2.7.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0236.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0675.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0850.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0851.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/437Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61909Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70736Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97754VDB Entry
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/WSS-511Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de10
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fd
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba7
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a7
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3623?
CVE-2014-3623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.x before 2.0.2, as used in Apache CXF 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2, when using TransportBinding, does not properly enforce the SAML SubjectConfirmation m...
How severe is CVE-2014-3623?
CVE-2014-3623 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Wss4J, Apache Cxf.