CVE-2012-0803
First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )
The WS-SP UsernameToken policy in Apache CXF 2.4.5 and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending an empty UsernameToken as part of a SOAP request.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache CXF | =2.4.5 | |
| Apache CXF | =2.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=132861746008002
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1233457
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4%40%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0803?
CVE-2012-0803 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0803?
To fix CVE-2012-0803, upgrade Apache CXF to version 2.4.6 or 2.5.2 or later.
Which versions of Apache CXF are affected by CVE-2012-0803?
CVE-2012-0803 affects Apache CXF versions 2.4.5 and 2.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0803 facilitate?
CVE-2012-0803 facilitates remote attacks that can bypass authentication mechanisms.
Is an empty UsernameToken secure in Apache CXF?
No, under certain conditions, an empty UsernameToken can be used to bypass authentication in affected versions of Apache CXF.
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