CVE-2017-6059: Input Validation
First published: Tue Feb 21 2017(Updated: )
It was found that the OpenID Connect authentication module for Apache is vulnerable to Content Spoofing due to the user-supplied content being shown in the error pages. Upstream bug: <a href="https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/212">https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/212</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/612e309bfffd6f9b8ad7cdccda3019fc0865f3b4">https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/612e309bfffd6f9b8ad7cdccda3019fc0865f3b4</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/mod_auth_openidc | <2.1.4 | 2.1.4 |
| mod_auth_openidc | <2.1.4 |
Remedy
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/612e309bfffd6f9b8ad7cdccda3019fc0865f3b4
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/17/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96299
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2112
- https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/612e309bfffd6f9b8ad7cdccda3019fc0865f3b4
- https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/212
- https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.4
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2V3HIGXMUKJGOBMAQAQPGC7G5YYWSUVA/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EJXBG3DG2FUYFGTUTSJFMPIINVFKKB4Z/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTWUMQ46GZY3O4WU4JCF333LN53R2XQH/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1425356
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1425350
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EJXBG3DG2FUYFGTUTSJFMPIINVFKKB4Z/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2V3HIGXMUKJGOBMAQAQPGC7G5YYWSUVA/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTWUMQ46GZY3O4WU4JCF333LN53R2XQH/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6059?
CVE-2017-6059 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential content spoofing risks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6059?
To address CVE-2017-6059, update the mod_auth_openidc package to version 2.1.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6059?
CVE-2017-6059 affects systems running mod_auth_openidc up to version 2.1.4.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-6059 allow?
CVE-2017-6059 can allow attackers to perform content spoofing attacks through manipulated error messages.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-6059?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-6059; updating the software is the recommended approach.
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