CVE-2015-0227
First published: Wed Feb 11 2015(Updated: )
Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the requireSignedEncryptedDataElements configuration via a vectors related to "wrapping attacks."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache WSS4J | <=1.6.16 | |
| Apache WSS4J | =2.0.0 | |
| Apache WSS4J | =2.0.0-rc1 | |
| Apache WSS4J | =2.0.1 | |
| redhat/wss4j | <1.6.17 | 1.6.17 |
| redhat/wss4j | <2.0.2 | 2.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1619359
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1191455
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0773.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0849.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0847.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0846.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0848.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1177.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1176.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1191451
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0773.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0846.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0847.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0848.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0849.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1176.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1177.html
- http://ws.apache.org/wss4j/advisories/CVE-2015-0227.txt.asc
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72557
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100837
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03900en_us
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0227?
CVE-2015-0227 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to bypass security configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0227?
To fix CVE-2015-0227, upgrade Apache WSS4J to version 1.6.17 or 2.0.2 or later.
Which versions of Apache WSS4J are affected by CVE-2015-0227?
CVE-2015-0227 affects Apache WSS4J versions prior to 1.6.17 and all 2.x versions before 2.0.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-0227?
The impact of CVE-2015-0227 is the potential unauthorized access due to the bypass of signed encrypted data elements.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0227 if I can't upgrade?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-0227, thus upgrading is essential to mitigate the risk.
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