USN-7309-1: Ruby SAML vulnerabilities
It was discovered that Ruby SAML did not properly validate SAML responses. An unauthenticated attacker could use this vulnerability to log in as an abitrary user. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2016-5697) It was discovered that Ruby SAML incorrectly utilized the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs. An unauthenticated attacker could use this vulnerability to log in as an abitrary user. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. (CVE-2017-11428) It was discovered that Ruby SAML did not properly verify the signature of the SAML Response, allowing multiple elements with the same ID. An unauthenticated attacker could use this vulnerability to log in as an abitrary user. (CVE-2024-45409)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7309-1?
USN-7309-1 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthenticated access to arbitrary user accounts.
How do I fix USN-7309-1?
To mitigate USN-7309-1, upgrade the ruby-saml package to the recommended version specific to your Ubuntu release.
Which systems are affected by USN-7309-1?
USN-7309-1 specifically affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and several other Ubuntu versions with vulnerable ruby-saml packages.
What are the consequences of exploiting USN-7309-1?
Exploiting USN-7309-1 allows attackers to log in as any user without authentication, leading to potential data breaches.
Is there a CVE associated with USN-7309-1?
Yes, USN-7309-1 is associated with CVE-2016-5697, which details the vulnerability in the Ruby SAML library.