7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2279: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 21 2013(Updated: )

CA SiteMinder Federation (FSS) 12.5, 12.0, and r6; Federation (Standalone) 12.1 and 12.0; Agent for SharePoint 2010; and SiteMinder for Secure Proxy Server 6.0, 12.0, and 12.5 does not properly verify XML signatures for SAML statements, which allows remote attackers to spoof other users and gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siteminder Agent For SharePoint 2010
CA SSO / SiteMinder Federation
CA SSO / SiteMinder Federation=standalone
Broadcom CA SiteMinder Federation 12.1=standalone
CA SiteMinder
CA SiteMinder
CA SiteMinder for Secure Proxy Server
CA SiteMinder
CA SiteMinder

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2279?

    CVE-2013-2279 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to spoof users through improper verification of XML signatures in SAML statements.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-2279?

    To fix CVE-2013-2279, update to the latest version of CA SiteMinder Federation or the affected agent products that implement proper XML signature verification.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2279?

    CVE-2013-2279 affects CA SiteMinder Federation versions 12.5, 12.0, 12.1, and r6, as well as SharePoint 2010 Agent and Secure Proxy Server versions 6.0, 12.0, and 12.5.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2013-2279?

    CVE-2013-2279 allows remote attackers to impersonate users, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-2279?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2013-2279; the recommended action is to apply the security updates provided by the vendor.

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