CVE-2012-1154: Mod cluster Improper Access Control Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v2fp-h4qx-x3r6
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CWE-284
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1154 is a MODERATE improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Mod cluster libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper access control in jboss mod_cluster. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.1.4.

CVE-2012-1154 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1154
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v2fp-h4qx-x3r6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Mod cluster
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-1154

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mod cluster 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.jboss.mod_cluster:mod_cluster fixed: 1.1.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jboss.mod_cluster</groupId>
    <artifactId>mod_cluster</artifactId>
    <version>1.1.4</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.jboss.mod_cluster

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-1154, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.mod_cluster

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mod cluster in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.mod_cluster 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Mod cluster, 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

mod_cluster 1.0.10 before 1.0.10 CP03 and 1.1.x before 1.1.4, as used in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 5.1.2, when "ROOT" is set to excludedContexts, exposes the root context of the server, which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and gain access to applications deployed on the root context via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2012-1154 Affected Mod cluster Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jboss.mod_cluster:mod_cluster
maven/org.jboss.mod_cluster/mod_cluster
Maven
≥ 1.1.0
< 1.1.4
1.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1154 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1154
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=802200
community.jboss.org/message/624018 WEB
https://community.jboss.org/message/624018
issues.jboss.org/browse/modcluster-2... WEB
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/MODCLUSTER-253
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1010.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1011.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1012.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1052.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-10... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1053.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-11... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1166.html
secunia.com/advisories/49636 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/49636

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1154?
CVE-2012-1154 is a security vulnerability in Mod cluster involving Improper Access Control in JBoss mod_cluster under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Mod cluster versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.1.4 across affected packages: org.jboss.mod_cluster:mod_cluster.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1154?
Upgrading to 1.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mod_cluster affected?
Yes, org.jboss.mod_cluster:mod_cluster is affected in releases prior to 1.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.1.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1154?
CVE-2012-1154 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-1154?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jboss.mod_cluster'. 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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