CVE-2012-2378: Cxf Improper Authentication Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vjpc-vf4f-82qg
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-2378 is a MODERATE improper authentication vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Cxf libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper authentication in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.8, 2.5.3, 2.6.1.

CVE-2012-2378 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-2378
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vjpc-vf4f-82qg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Cxf
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-2378

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf 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.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.4.8 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.4.8</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.5.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.3</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf fixed: 2.6.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.1</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.apache.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2012-2378, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.8), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Cxf, 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

Apache CXF 2.4.5 through 2.4.7, 2.5.1 through 2.5.3, and 2.6.x before 2.6.1, does not properly enforce child policies of a WS-SecurityPolicy 1.1 SupportingToken policy on the client side, which allows remote attackers to bypass the (1) AlgorithmSuite, (2) SignedParts, (3) SignedElements, (4) EncryptedParts, and (5) EncryptedElements policies.

CVE-2012-2378 Affected Cxf Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.82.5.32.6.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.4.5
< 2.4.8
2.4.8
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.5.1
< 2.5.3
2.5.3
org.apache.cxf:cxf
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf
Maven
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.1
2.6.1

References

NVD — CVE-2012-2378 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2378
Cxf Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
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Cxf Security Information SECURITY
http://cxf.apache.org/cve-2012-2378.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-15... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-15... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2012-15... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html
secunia.com/advisories/51607 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/51607
svn.apache.org/viewvc WEB
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1337150
Cxf Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53880

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2378?
CVE-2012-2378 is a security vulnerability in Cxf involving Improper Authentication in Apache CXF under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Cxf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.8, 2.5.3, 2.6.1 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf.
What version fixes CVE-2012-2378?
Upgrading to 2.4.8, 2.5.3, 2.6.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf is affected in releases prior to 2.4.8, 2.5.3, 2.6.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.8, 2.5.3, 2.6.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-2378?
CVE-2012-2378 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2012-2378?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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