Vulnerability Description
The DynamicMetadataProvider class in saml/saml2/metadata/impl/DynamicMetadataProvider.cpp in OpenSAML-C in OpenSAML before 2.6.1 fails to properly configure itself with the MetadataFilter plugins and does not perform critical security checks such as signature verification, enforcement of validity periods, and other checks specific to deployments, aka CPPOST-105.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shibboleth | Opensaml | < 2.6.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/881856Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.shibboleth.net/view/?p=cpp-opensaml.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6182b0acf2df6
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00024.html
- https://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20171115.txtIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4039Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.debian.org/881856Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.shibboleth.net/view/?p=cpp-opensaml.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6182b0acf2df6
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00024.html
- https://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20171115.txtIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4039Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16853?
CVE-2017-16853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The DynamicMetadataProvider class in saml/saml2/metadata/impl/DynamicMetadataProvider.cpp in OpenSAML-C in OpenSAML before 2.6.1 fails to properly configure itself with the MetadataFilter plugins and ...
How severe is CVE-2017-16853?
CVE-2017-16853 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shibboleth Opensaml, Debian Debian Linux.