CVE-2012-5575: Cxf rt transports http Inadequate Encryption Strength Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7v5v-9v8r-w864
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CWE-326
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-5575 is a MODERATE inadequate encryption strength vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Cxf rt transports http libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves inadequate encryption strength in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4.

CVE-2012-5575 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-5575
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7v5v-9v8r-w864
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Cxf rt transports http
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-5575

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

org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http fixed: 2.5.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-transports-http</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.10</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http fixed: 2.6.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-transports-http</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.7</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http fixed: 2.7.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-transports-http</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.4</version>
</dependency>
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 -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-5575, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf rt transports http in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.10), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Cxf rt transports http, 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

Apache CXF 2.5.x before 2.5.10, 2.6.x before CXF 2.6.7, and 2.7.x before CXF 2.7.4 does not verify that a specified cryptographic algorithm is allowed by the WS-SecurityPolicy AlgorithmSuite definition before decrypting, which allows remote attackers to force CXF to use weaker cryptographic algorithms than intended and makes it easier to decrypt communications, aka "XML Encryption backwards compatibility attack."

CVE-2012-5575 Affected Cxf rt transports http Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.102.6.72.7.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-transports-http
Maven
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.10
2.5.10
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-transports-http
Maven
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.7
2.6.7
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-transports-http
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.4
2.7.4

References

NVD — CVE-2012-5575 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5575
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880443
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Cxf rt transports http Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60043

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5575?
CVE-2012-5575 is a security vulnerability in Cxf rt transports http involving Inadequate Encryption Strength in Apache CXF under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Cxf rt transports http versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http.
What version fixes CVE-2012-5575?
Upgrading to 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-rt-transports-http affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-http is affected in releases prior to 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.10, 2.6.7, 2.7.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-5575?
CVE-2012-5575 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-5575?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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