CVE-2014-3577: Httpclient Httpclient Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cfh5-3ghh-wfjx
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CWE-347
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3577 is a MODERATE httpclient vulnerability (CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature) affecting Httpclient libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves httpclient. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.3.5.

CVE-2014-3577 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3577
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cfh5-3ghh-wfjx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Affected Product Httpclient
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3577

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Httpclient 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.httpcomponents:httpclient fixed: 4.3.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.httpcomponents</groupId>
    <artifactId>httpclient</artifactId>
    <version>4.3.5</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.httpcomponents

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-3577, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Httpclient in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.3.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.httpcomponents 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-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, where the product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data. In Httpclient, 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

org.apache.http.conn.ssl.AbstractVerifier in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.5 and HttpAsyncClient before 4.0.2 does not properly verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a "CN=" string in a field in the distinguished name (DN) of a certificate, as demonstrated by the "foo,CN=www.apache.org" string in the O field.

CVE-2014-3577 Affected Httpclient Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.3.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient
maven/org.apache.httpcomponents/httpclient
Maven
< 4.3.5
4.3.5

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3577 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3577
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/httpcomponents-client/commit/51cc67567765d67f878f0dcef61b5ded454d3122
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1614064
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231027-0003
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0bf3995e7d560afeed750fac9329ff5f1ad49da365129b7f89e@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
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Httpclient Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/httpcomponents-client
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cfh5-3ghh-wfjx
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/953... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95327
access.redhat.com/solutions/1165533 WEB
https://access.redhat.com/solutions/1165533
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00032.html
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00033.html
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127913/Apache-HttpComponents-Man-In-The-Middle.html
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1146.html
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-07... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0765.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0850.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0851.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-11... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1176.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-11... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1177.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-18... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1888.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-17... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1773.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016-19... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1931.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Aug/48
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/06/1
Httpclient Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2769-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2769-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3577?
CVE-2014-3577 is a security vulnerability in Httpclient involving httpclient under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature.
Which Httpclient versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.3.5 across affected packages: org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3577?
Upgrading to 4.3.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is httpclient affected?
Yes, org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient is affected in releases prior to 4.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 4.3.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3577?
CVE-2014-3577 is classified under CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-3577?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.httpcomponents'. 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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