CVE-2022-34298: Openam core NT Auth Module Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-px3r-27qc-hx5g
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-34298 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) nt auth module vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Openam core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves nt auth module vulnerability in openam. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 14.6.6.

CVE-2022-34298 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-34298
GHSA Identifier GHSA-px3r-27qc-hx5g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Openam core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2022-34298

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Openam core 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.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core fixed: 14.6.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.openidentityplatform.openam</groupId>
    <artifactId>openam-core</artifactId>
    <version>14.6.6</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.openidentityplatform.openam

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-34298, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Openam core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 14.6.6), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Openam core, 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 NT auth module in OpenAM before 14.6.6 allows a "replace Samba username attack."

CVE-2022-34298 Affected Openam core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
14.6.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core
maven/org.openidentityplatform.openam/openam-core
Maven
< 14.6.6
14.6.6

References

NVD — CVE-2022-34298 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34298
Openam core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/pull/514
Openam core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM
Openam core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/compare/14.6.5...14.6.6
Openam core Release RELEASE
https://github.com/OpenIdentityPlatform/OpenAM/releases/tag/14.6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34298?
CVE-2022-34298 is a security vulnerability in Openam core involving NT auth module vulnerability in OpenAM under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Openam core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 14.6.6 across affected packages: org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core.
What version fixes CVE-2022-34298?
Upgrading to 14.6.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openam-core affected?
Yes, org.openidentityplatform.openam:openam-core is affected in releases prior to 14.6.6. Upgrade your dependency to 14.6.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34298?
CVE-2022-34298 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-34298?
CVE-2022-34298 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2022-34298?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.openidentityplatform.openam'. 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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