CVE-2017-12872: Infoleak
First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
Multiple timing side-channel issues
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp | >=1.12.0<1.13.0>=1.13.0<1.14.0>=1.14.0<1.14.12 | |
| composer/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp | <1.15.0-rc1 | 1.15.0-rc1 |
| SimpleSAMLphp | <=1.14.11 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://simplesamlphp.org/security/201703-01
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12872
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00007.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00017.html
- https://github.com/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/commit/b72c79e3070f930d758f5c269333d63ed7509e2e
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v882-949x-6v28 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp/CVE-2017-12872.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12872?
CVE-2017-12872 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to exploit timing side-channel issues.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12872?
To fix CVE-2017-12872, upgrade SimpleSAMLphp to version 1.15.0-rc1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-12872?
CVE-2017-12872 affects SimpleSAMLphp versions 1.14.11 and earlier, including any versions from 1.12.0 to 1.14.12.
Can CVE-2017-12872 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2017-12872 may allow attackers to perform timing attacks that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Is CVE-2017-12872 limited only to SimpleSAMLphp?
While CVE-2017-12872 primarily affects SimpleSAMLphp, it highlights broader issues related to timing attacks that can impact other applications if they use similar comparison techniques.
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