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CVE-2013-2172

First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )

`jcp/xml/dsig/internal/dom/DOMCanonicalizationMethod.java` in Apache Santuario XML Security for Java 1.4.x before 1.4.8 and 1.5.x before 1.5.5 allows context-dependent attackers to spoof an XML Signature by using the CanonicalizationMethod parameter to specify an arbitrary weak "canonicalization algorithm to apply to the SignedInfo part of the Signature."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=1.5.0<1.5.5
1.5.5
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec>=1.4.0<1.4.8
1.4.8
Apache Santuario=1.4.7
Apache Santuario=1.5.0
Apache Santuario=1.5.1
Apache Santuario=1.5.2
Apache Santuario=1.5.3
Apache Santuario=1.5.4

Remedy

http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/santuario/xml-security-java/branches/1.5.x-fixes/src/main/java/org/apache/jcp/xml/dsig/internal/dom/DOMCanonicalizationMethod.java?r1=1353876&r2=1493772&pathrev=1493772&diff_format=h

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2172?

    CVE-2013-2172 has a severity rating that allows context-dependent attackers to spoof XML Signatures.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2172?

    To fix CVE-2013-2172, upgrade to Apache Santuario XML Security for Java version 1.4.8 or 1.5.5 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2172?

    CVE-2013-2172 affects Apache Santuario XML Security for Java versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.7 and 1.5.0 through 1.5.4.

  • Can CVE-2013-2172 allow an attacker to exploit a vulnerable system?

    Yes, CVE-2013-2172 can enable an attacker to potentially spoof XML Signatures, leading to exploitations.

  • Is the vulnerability CVE-2013-2172 present in earlier versions of Apache Santuario?

    Yes, the vulnerability CVE-2013-2172 is present in versions prior to 1.4.8 and 1.5.5 of Apache Santuario.

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