CVE-2008-4106: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gg7f-mrmc-j93p
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-4106 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-4106 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-4106
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gg7f-mrmc-j93p
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-4106

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-2008-4106, 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. 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

WordPress before 2.6.2 does not properly handle MySQL warnings about insertion of username strings that exceed the maximum column width of the user_login column, and does not properly handle space characters when comparing usernames, which allows remote attackers to change an arbitrary user's password to a random value by registering a similar username and then requesting a password reset, related to a "SQL column truncation vulnerability." NOTE: the attacker can discover the random password by also exploiting CVE-2008-4107.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-4106 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4106
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6397 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6397
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6421 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6421
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00607.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-pac... WEB
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00629.html
marc.info/ WEB
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=122152830017099&w=2
secunia.com/advisories/31737 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31737
secunia.com/advisories/31870 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31870
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4272
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020869
wordpress.org/development/2008/09... WEB
http://wordpress.org/development/2008/09/wordpress-262
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1871
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/6
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496287/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31068
www.sektioneins.de/advisories/se-2008-... WEB
http://www.sektioneins.de/advisories/SE-2008-05.txt
www.suspekt.org/2008/08/18/mysql-an... WEB
http://www.suspekt.org/2008/08/18/mysql-and-sql-column-truncation-vulnerabilities
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2553

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4106?
CVE-2008-4106 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2008-4106?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-4106?
CVE-2008-4106 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-4106?
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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