CVE-2011-4625
First published: Wed Nov 06 2019(Updated: )
simplesamlphp before 1.6.3 (squeeze) and before 1.8.2 (sid) incorrectly handles XML encryption which could allow remote attackers to decrypt or forge messages.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp | <1.8.1 | 1.8.1 |
| debian/simplesamlphp | 1.19.0-1 1.19.7-1 | |
| SimpleSAMLphp | >=1.6.0<1.6.3 | |
| SimpleSAMLphp | >=1.8.0<1.8.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4625
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4625
- https://github.com/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/blob/b3059c51a915910c6631fb2ee597c0fb6ad9162b/docs/simplesamlphp-changelog-1.x.md?plain=1#L1624
- https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=DSA%202330-1
- https://www.mageni.net/vulnerability/debian-security-advisory-dsa-2330-1-simplesamlphp-70545
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5fj7-f8x3-q2mc (Advisory)
- https://www.mageni.net/1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.70545
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4625?
CVE-2011-4625 is a vulnerability in simplesamlphp before 1.6.3 (squeeze) and before 1.8.2 (sid) that incorrectly handles XML encryption, allowing remote attackers to decrypt or forge messages.
How does CVE-2011-4625 impact me?
CVE-2011-4625 can allow remote attackers to decrypt or forge messages by exploiting the vulnerability in simplesamlphp.
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4625?
The severity of CVE-2011-4625 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4625?
To fix CVE-2011-4625, you need to update simplesamlphp to a version that includes the necessary security patches, such as version 1.6.3 (squeeze) or version 1.8.2 (sid) or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2011-4625?
You can find more information about CVE-2011-4625 in the Debian Security Tracker and on Mageni's website.
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