USN-7409-1: RubySAML vulnerabilities

Published Apr 2, 2025
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Updated

It was discovered that ruby-saml did not correctly handle XML parsing. An attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a signature wrapping attack and bypass authentication. (CVE-2025-25291 and CVE-2025-25292) It was discovered that ruby-saml did not correctly handle decompressing SAML responses. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2025-25293)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.15.0-1ubuntu0.24.10.2
1.15.0-1ubuntu0.24.10.2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.10
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.15.0-1ubuntu0.24.04.1+esm1
1.15.0-1ubuntu0.24.04.1+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.13.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1
1.13.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.11.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1
1.11.0-1ubuntu0.1+esm1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=20.04
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.7.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm2
1.7.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=18.04
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-saml<1.1.2-1ubuntu1+esm2
1.1.2-1ubuntu1+esm2
Ubuntu Ubuntu=16.04

Event History

Apr 2, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7409-1?

The severity of USN-7409-1 is significant, as it allows attackers to potentially bypass authentication through a signature wrapping attack.

2

How do I fix USN-7409-1?

To fix USN-7409-1, update the ruby-saml package to the latest patched version available for your Ubuntu release.

3

Which versions of ruby-saml are affected by USN-7409-1?

All versions of ruby-saml prior to the respective patched versions mentioned in USN-7409-1 for supported Ubuntu releases are affected.

4

What types of attacks are possible with the vulnerability in USN-7409-1?

The vulnerability in USN-7409-1 could lead to signature wrapping attacks, potentially allowing for unauthorized access.

5

Is my system at risk if I use ruby-saml in an outdated Ubuntu version related to USN-7409-1?

Yes, systems using outdated versions of ruby-saml in the specified Ubuntu releases are at risk of exploitation due to this vulnerability.

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