REDHAT-BUG-851896
First published: Mon Aug 27 2012(Updated: )
Apache CXF is vulnerable to SOAPAction spoofing attacks under certain conditions. If web services are exposed via Apache CXF that use a unique SOAPAction for each service operation, then a remote attacker could perform SOAPAction spoofing to call a forbidden operation if it accepts the same parameters as an allowed operation. WS-Policy validation is performed against the operation being invoked, and an attack must pass validation to be successful.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache CXF |
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Reference Links
- http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2012-3451.html
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1368559
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=858781
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0256.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0259.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0258.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0257.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0726.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0743.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=851896
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-851896?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-851896 is considered medium due to the potential for unauthorized access to web service operations.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-851896?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-851896, ensure that your web service does not allow arbitrary SOAPAction values by properly configuring the CXF service.
What types of web services are affected by REDHAT-BUG-851896?
Web services that use Apache CXF and have a unique SOAPAction for each operation are affected by REDHAT-BUG-851896.
What are the potential risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-851896?
The potential risks include a remote attacker being able to exploit SOAPAction spoofing to execute unauthorized operations.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-851896 if I cannot apply the fix immediately?
A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-851896 is to validate and restrict SOAPAction headers in your web service implementation.
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