CVE-2018-0127: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3368-gx38-c6qj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-306
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-0127 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-0127 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-0127
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3368-gx38-c6qj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2018-0127

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-0127, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, where the product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Routers and Cisco RV134W VDSL2 Wireless-AC VPN Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to view configuration parameters for an affected device, which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. The vulnerability is due to the absence of user authentication requirements for certain pages that are part of the web interface and contain confidential information for an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device and examining the HTTP response to the request. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view configuration parameters, including the administrator password, for the affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg92739, CSCvh60172.

References

NVD — CVE-2018-0127 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0127
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180207-rv13x_2
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102969
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040345

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0127?
CVE-2018-0127 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2018-0127?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0127?
CVE-2018-0127 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-0127?
CVE-2018-0127 is classified under CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function (The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-0127?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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