CVE-2012-3314: Input Validation

Published Oct 2, 2012
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Updated

IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, and 6.2.2 allow remote attackers to establish sessions via a crafted message that leverages (1) a signature-validation bypass for SAML messages containing unsigned elements, (2) incorrect validation of XML messages, or (3) a certificate-chain validation bypass for an XML signature element that contains the signing certificate.

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager=6.1.1
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager=6.2.1
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager=6.2.2
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway=6.1.1
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway=6.2.1
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway=6.2.2

Event History

Oct 2, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3314?

CVE-2012-3314 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to establish unauthorized sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3314?

To fix CVE-2012-3314, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager or Business Gateway that addresses the signature-validation bypass issue.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3314?

CVE-2012-3314 affects IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager versions 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, and 6.2.2, as well as Business Gateway versions 6.1.1, 6.2.0, 6.2.1, and 6.2.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-3314 facilitate?

CVE-2012-3314 facilitates remote session establishment through crafted messages that bypass signature validation in SAML messages.

5

Is CVE-2012-3314 exploitable over the network?

Yes, CVE-2012-3314 can be exploited by remote attackers over the network to gain unauthorized access.

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