CVE-2017-5605: Movim/moxl XMPP Clients User Impersonation Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hq38-v658-g3wp
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-5605 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.9) xmpp clients user impersonation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Movim/moxl libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves xmpp clients user impersonation vulnerability in movim moxl. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-5605 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-5605
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hq38-v658-g3wp
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Movim/moxl
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2017-5605

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

movim/moxl fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade movim/moxl to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for movim/moxl

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-5605, inspect your project dependencies for Movim/moxl:

inspect dependencies for movim/moxl

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Movim/moxl 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: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

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 Movim/moxl, 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

An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Movim 0.8 - 0.10.

CVE-2017-5605 Affected Movim/moxl Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
movim/moxl
 Packagist
≥ 0.8
≤ 0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2017-5605 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5605
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/movim/moxl/commit/838b0a42efc3b67cc17d63e25ae1d0ea849cd89b
rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/... WEB
https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdf
web.archive.org/web/20170301232720/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20170301232720/https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons
Movim/moxl Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210123225200/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96177
Movim/moxl Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 is a security vulnerability in Movim/moxl involving XMPP Clients User Impersonation Vulnerability in Movim Moxl under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Movim/moxl versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: movim/moxl.
What version fixes CVE-2017-5605?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is movim/moxl affected?
Yes, movim/moxl is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-5605?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for movim/moxl'. 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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