CVE-2014-6318: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4fwv-52rj-6cv6
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-6318 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2014-6318 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-6318
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4fwv-52rj-6cv6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-6318

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-2014-6318, 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. 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

The audit logon feature in Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 does not properly log unauthorized login attempts supplying valid credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a series of attempts, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Failure to Audit Vulnerability."

References

NVD — CVE-2014-6318 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6318
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-074
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/11/assessing-risk-for-the-november-2014-security-updates.aspx
secunia.com/advisories/60089 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/60089
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70981

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6318?
CVE-2014-6318 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2014-6318?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-6318?
CVE-2014-6318 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-6318?
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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