CVE-2017-7923: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m7r5-29r2-m6xh
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-260 CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-7923 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-260: Password in Configuration File) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-7923 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-7923
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m7r5-29r2-m6xh
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-260: Password in Configuration File
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2017-7923

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-2017-7923, 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-260: Password in Configuration File, where the product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password. 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 Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Hikvision DS-2CD2xx2F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 build 160530, DS-2CD2xx0F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160401, DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series V5.3.1 build 150410 to V5.4.4 Build 161125, DS-2CD4x2xFWD Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160414, DS-2CD4xx5 Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160421, DS-2DFx Series V5.2.0 build 140805 to V5.4.5 Build 160928, and DS-2CD63xx Series V5.0.9 build 140305 to V5.3.5 Build 160106 devices. The password in configuration file vulnerability could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges or assume the identity of another user and access sensitive information.

References

NVD — CVE-2017-7923 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7923
ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2 WEB
https://ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2
ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-17-... WEB
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.hikvision.com/cn/support/CybersecurityCenter/SecurityNotices/20170314
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-notification--privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-cer
www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/docum... WEB
https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/document-center/special-notices/privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-certain-hikvision-ip-cameras
www.hikvision.com/us/about_10807.html WEB
http://www.hikvision.com/us/about_10807.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7923?
CVE-2017-7923 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-260: Password in Configuration File.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2017-7923?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-7923?
CVE-2017-7923 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-7923?
CVE-2017-7923 is classified under CWE-260: Password in Configuration File (The product stores a password in a configuration file that might be accessible to actors who do not know the password.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2017-7923?
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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