CVE-2014-3584: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition in Apache CXF
Summary
CVE-2014-3584: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition in Apache CXF. Affects org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs across 3 version ranges.
>= 2.5.0, < 2.6.11
>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.8
>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.1
Fixed in 2.6.11, 2.7.8 or 3.0.1, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Apache CXF is an open-source web services framework that provides a comprehensive set of tools and libraries for developing SOAP and RESTful web services. It is widely used in Java-based applications to facilitate communication between different systems. The 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package is a part of Apache CXF and is responsible for handling JAX-RS (Java API for RESTful Web Services) requests. This package allows developers to build RESTful web services using the JAX-RS specification.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-3584 affects the 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package in Apache CXF. It is caused by a flaw in the SamlHeaderInHandler component, which is responsible for processing SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) tokens in the authorization header of JAX-RS requests. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted SAML token in the authorization header, triggering an infinite loop in the SamlHeaderInHandler. This can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition, causing the affected service to become unresponsive and potentially impacting the availability of the entire system.
How To Fix
Fixed versions by release line
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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>= 2.5.0, < 2.6.112.6.11 -
>= 2.7.0, < 2.7.82.7.8 -
>= 3.0.0, < 3.0.13.0.1
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to a patched version of the 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in Apache CXF's 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package (CVE-2014-3584) can be exploited to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. To mitigate this risk, it is crucial to upgrade to a fixed version of the package and review the SAML token processing logic in the application. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Apache CXF is an open-source web services framework that provides tools and libraries for developing SOAP and RESTful web services in Java.
The 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package is a part of Apache CXF and is responsible for handling JAX-RS (Java API for RESTful Web Services) requests.
This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition, causing the affected service to become unresponsive and potentially impacting the availability of the entire system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of the 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package (2.6.11, 2.7.8, or 3.0.1).
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the recommended fix by upgrading to a patched version of the 'cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs' package.
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