CVE-2017-12870: Infoleak
First published: Wed Apr 26 2017(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp | <1.14.13 | |
| composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp | <1.14.13 | 1.14.13 |
| SimpleSAMLphp | <=1.14.12 |
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Reference Links
- https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201704-01
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12870
- https://github.com/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/commit/4c939be1696bacb2b95ee11d4ebc5814a08b04c5
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/CVE-2017-12870.yaml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-44pr-mgcp-v36r (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12870?
To fix CVE-2017-12870, upgrade SimpleSAMLphp to version 1.14.13 or later.
What versions of SimpleSAMLphp are affected by CVE-2017-12870?
CVE-2017-12870 affects SimpleSAMLphp versions 1.14.12 and earlier.
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.
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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