CVE-2017-12867: Medium severity simplesamlphp vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2017
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Updated

Invalid token creation and validation

Other sources

The SimpleSAMLAuthTimeLimitedToken class in SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.14 and earlier allows attackers with access to a secret token to extend its validity period by manipulating the prepended time offset.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp>=1.14.0, <1.14.15
debian/simplesamlphp
1.16.3-1+deb10u21.16.3-1+deb10u11.19.0-11.19.7-1
composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp>=1.14.0<1.14.15
1.14.15
SimpleSAMLphp<=1.14.14

Event History

Jun 28, 2017
Advisory Published
02:13 PM
Aug 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12867?

CVE-2017-12867 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access through token manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12867?

To fix CVE-2017-12867, upgrade SimpleSAMLphp to version 1.14.15 or later.

3

What versions of SimpleSAMLphp are affected by CVE-2017-12867?

CVE-2017-12867 affects SimpleSAMLphp versions prior to 1.14.15.

4

Can accessing a secret token exploit CVE-2017-12867?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2017-12867 by accessing a secret token and manipulating the time offset for extended validity.

5

What is the function of the SimpleSAML_Auth_TimeLimitedToken class related to CVE-2017-12867?

The SimpleSAML_Auth_TimeLimitedToken class is responsible for creating and validating tokens, which can be manipulated due to this vulnerability.

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