CVE-2017-12870: Infoleak

Published Apr 26, 2017
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Updated

SimpleSAMLphp 1.14.12 and earlier make it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging use of the aesEncrypt and aesDecrypt methods in the SimpleSAML/Utils/Crypto class to protect session identifiers in replies to non-HTTPS service providers.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp<1.14.13
composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp<1.14.13
1.14.13
SimpleSAMLphp<=1.14.12

Event History

Apr 26, 2017
Advisory Published
01:24 PM
Sep 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12870?

CVE-2017-12870 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12870?

To fix CVE-2017-12870, upgrade SimpleSAMLphp to version 1.14.13 or later.

3

What versions of SimpleSAMLphp are affected by CVE-2017-12870?

CVE-2017-12870 affects SimpleSAMLphp versions 1.14.12 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-12870 expose users to?

CVE-2017-12870 exposes users to man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise session identifiers.

5

Does CVE-2017-12870 affect HTTPS service providers?

CVE-2017-12870 primarily affects non-HTTPS service providers, making it easier for attackers to intercept communications.

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