First published: Mon Jun 02 2014(Updated: )
IssueDescription: It was found that the isCallerInRole() method of the SimpleSecurityManager did not correctly check caller roles. A remote, authenticated attacker could use this flaw to circumvent the caller check in applications that use black list access control based on caller roles.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =6.3.0 |
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CVE-2014-3472 has a medium severity rating.
To fix CVE-2014-3472, upgrade to Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 6.3.1 or later.
CVE-2014-3472 affects users of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 6.3.0.
CVE-2014-3472 is a security vulnerability that involves improper role checks in access control.
CVE-2014-3472 could allow a remote, authenticated attacker to bypass role checks and gain unauthorized access.