CVE-2018-1320: Libthrift Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wjxj-f8rg-99wx
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-295 CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1320 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation) affecting Libthrift libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache thrift. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.3-1, 0.12.0.

CVE-2018-1320 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1320
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wjxj-f8rg-99wx
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
Affected Product Libthrift
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:H/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 High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2018-1320

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Libthrift 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.thrift:libthrift fixed: 0.9.3-1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.thrift</groupId>
    <artifactId>libthrift</artifactId>
    <version>0.9.3-1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.thrift:libthrift fixed: 0.12.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.thrift</groupId>
    <artifactId>libthrift</artifactId>
    <version>0.12.0</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.thrift

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2018-1320, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Libthrift in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.3-1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.thrift 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-295: Improper Certificate Validation, where the product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. In Libthrift, 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 Thrift Java client library versions 0.5.0 prior to 0.9.3-1 and 0.10.0 prior to 0.12.0 can bypass SASL negotiation isComplete validation in the org.apache.thrift.transport.TSaslTransport class. An assert used to determine if the SASL handshake had successfully completed could be disabled in production settings making the validation incomplete.

CVE-2018-1320 Affected Libthrift Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.9.3-10.12.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.thrift:libthrift
maven/org.apache.thrift/libthrift
Maven
≥ 0.5.0
< 0.9.3-1
0.9.3-1
org.apache.thrift:libthrift
maven/org.apache.thrift/libthrift
Maven
≥ 0.10.0
< 0.12.0
0.12.0

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1320 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1320
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/thrift/commit/7489ed6ac8bad64e72fa83ec9d53e1eeddca6c23
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/thrift/commit/d973409661f820d80d72c0034d06a12348c8705e
Libthrift Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
Libthrift Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
Libthrift Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200227094237/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106551
support.f5.com/csp/article/k363616... WEB
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K36361684
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issues.apache.org/jira/browse/thrift-... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/THRIFT-4506
Libthrift Release RELEASE
https://github.com/apache/thrift/releases/tag/0.9.3.1
Libthrift Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/thrift
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:24... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2413
Libthrift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/24/3
Libthrift Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106551

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1320?
CVE-2018-1320 is a security vulnerability in Libthrift involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Thrift under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation.
Which Libthrift versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.3-1, 0.12.0 across affected packages: org.apache.thrift:libthrift.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1320?
Upgrading to 0.9.3-1, 0.12.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is libthrift affected?
Yes, org.apache.thrift:libthrift is affected in releases prior to 0.9.3-1, 0.12.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.3-1, 0.12.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-1320?
CVE-2018-1320 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-1320?
CVE-2018-1320 is classified under CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation (The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2018-1320?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.thrift'. 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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