CVE-2011-1718: Input Validation
First published: Wed Apr 27 2011(Updated: )
The Web Agents component in CA SiteMinder R6 before SP6 CR2 and R12 before SP3 CR2 does not properly handle multi-line headers, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct impersonation attacks and gain privileges via crafted data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CA SiteMinder | =6-sp5_cr35 | |
| CA SiteMinder | =12.0-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025423
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1067
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47520
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44218
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8227
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66906
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID={1BF29B14-C5FB-4BD3-9113-68E2426E4381}
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517626/100/0/threaded
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=%7B1BF29B14-C5FB-4BD3-9113-68E2426E4381%7D
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1718?
CVE-2011-1718 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that could enable impersonation attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1718?
To remediate CVE-2011-1718, upgrade CA SiteMinder to version R6 SP6 CR2 or R12 SP3 CR2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1718?
CVE-2011-1718 affects CA SiteMinder versions prior to SP6 CR2 for R6 and SP3 CR2 for R12.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-1718 allow?
CVE-2011-1718 allows remote authenticated users to perform impersonation attacks.
What components of CA SiteMinder are impacted by CVE-2011-1718?
The vulnerability is in the Web Agents component of CA SiteMinder.
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