CVE-2016-5697: High severity onelogin Ruby-SAML vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

Ruby-saml before 1.3.0 allows attackers to perform XML signature wrapping attacks via unspecified vectors.

Other sources

ruby-saml prior to version 1.3.0 is vulnerable to an XML signature wrapping attack in the specific scenario where there was a signature that referenced at the same time 2 elements (but past the scheme validator process since 1 of the element was inside the encrypted assertion). ruby-saml users must update to 1.3.0, which implements 3 extra validations to mitigate this kind of attack.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
rubygems/ruby-saml<1.3.0
1.3.0
onelogin Ruby-SAML<=1.2.0

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 21, 2018
Advisory Published
05:08 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5697?

CVE-2016-5697 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5697?

To fix CVE-2016-5697, upgrade ruby-saml to version 1.3.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2016-5697?

CVE-2016-5697 allows attackers to perform XML signature wrapping attacks.

4

Which versions of ruby-saml are affected by CVE-2016-5697?

ruby-saml versions before 1.3.0 are affected by CVE-2016-5697.

5

Is there a specific condition under which CVE-2016-5697 can be exploited?

Yes, CVE-2016-5697 is vulnerable in scenarios where a signature references two elements simultaneously.

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