REDHAT-BUG-880443: High severity apache cxf vulnerability

Published Nov 27, 2012
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Updated

Tibor Jager, Kenneth G. Paterson and Juraj Somorovsky have described XML encryption backwards compatibility attacks against various frameworks, including Apache CXF. An attacker can use these flaws to force a server to utilize insecure, legacy cryptosystems when secure cryptosystems are enabled on endpoints. This could expose flaws in the underlying legacy cryptosystems, such as CVE-2011-1096 and CVE-2011-2487. This flaw also affects the jbossws-native stack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache CXF
Red Hat jbossws-native

Event History

Nov 27, 2012
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-880443?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-880443 is classified as high due to potential exploitation that could force insecure cryptosystems.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-880443?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-880443, update to the latest version of Apache CXF or Red Hat jbossws-native where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What type of attacks are associated with REDHAT-BUG-880443?

REDHAT-BUG-880443 is associated with XML encryption backwards compatibility attacks that exploit insecure legacy cryptosystems.

4

Which frameworks are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-880443?

The frameworks impacted by REDHAT-BUG-880443 include Apache CXF and Red Hat jbossws-native.

5

Who discovered the vulnerability identified as REDHAT-BUG-880443?

The vulnerability identified as REDHAT-BUG-880443 was discovered by Tibor Jager, Kenneth G. Paterson, and Juraj Somorovsky.

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