CVE-2018-0268: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jxrp-hx95-x2ch
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CVSS 10.0
CWE-358
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-0268 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 10.0) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-0268 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-0268
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jxrp-hx95-x2ch
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 10.0
CWE Classification CWE-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 10.0

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-0268

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-2018-0268, 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-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard, where the product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. 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

A vulnerability in the container management subsystem of Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to an insecure default configuration of the Kubernetes container management subsystem within DNA Center. An attacker who has the ability to access the Kubernetes service port could execute commands with elevated privileges within provisioned containers. A successful exploit could result in a complete compromise of affected containers. This vulnerability affects Cisco DNA Center Software Releases 1.1.3 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi47253.

References

NVD — CVE-2018-0268 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0268
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180516-dna
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104192

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0268?
CVE-2018-0268 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2018-0268?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0268?
CVE-2018-0268 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-0268?
CVE-2018-0268 is classified under CWE-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard (The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-0268?
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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