CVE-2014-3584: Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Loop With Unreachable Exit Condition Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gw5j-77f9-v2g2
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CWE-835
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3584 is a MODERATE loop with unreachable exit condition vulnerability (CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')) affecting Cxf rt frontend jaxrs libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves loop with unreachable exit condition in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 3.0.1.

CVE-2014-3584 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3584
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gw5j-77f9-v2g2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Affected Product Cxf rt frontend jaxrs
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3584

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs 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-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 2.6.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.11</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 2.7.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.8</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs fixed: 3.0.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.1</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-2014-3584, 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 frontend jaxrs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.11), 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-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop'), where the product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. In Cxf rt frontend jaxrs, 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 SamlHeaderInHandler in Apache CXF before 2.6.11, 2.7.x before 2.7.8, and 3.0.x before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted SAML token in the authorization header of a request to a JAX-RS service.

CVE-2014-3584 Affected Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.112.7.83.0.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.6.11
2.6.11
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.8
2.7.8
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs
Maven
≥ 3.0.0
< 3.0.1
3.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3584 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3584
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/0b3894f57388b9955f2c33b2295223f2835cd7b3
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/47b127dbdb4a10d282be92f2ebbe646f8cf6b03e
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/977... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97753
Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/cxf-539... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CXF-5390
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44ffc1a9b365327df62cdfaabe85b9a5637de102cea07d79b2dbf@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc774278135816e7afc943dc9fc78eb0764f2c84a2b96470a0187315c@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aab... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aabd984ed540c8ff7916d4d79405f3fa311d2fdbcf9ed307839a6@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160382badd3ef4ad017a22f64a266c7188b9ba71394f0d321e2d4@%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/rff42cf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cfa5e7d75b7c1af0e37589140a8f1999e578a75738740b244bd4@%3Ccommits.cxf.apache.org%3E
Cxf rt frontend jaxrs Security Information SECURITY
http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-3584.txt.asc
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/437 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/437

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3584?
CVE-2014-3584 is a security vulnerability in Cxf rt frontend jaxrs involving Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition in Apache CXF under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop').
Which Cxf rt frontend jaxrs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 3.0.1 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3584?
Upgrading to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 3.0.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrs is affected in releases prior to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 3.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.11, 2.7.8, 3.0.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3584?
CVE-2014-3584 is classified under CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') (The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-3584?
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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