CVE-2016-5019: Trinidad Apache MyFaces Trinidad Deserialization Vulnerability Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 is a security vulnerability in Trinidad involving Apache MyFaces Trinidad Deserialization Vulnerability under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.

Q: Which Trinidad versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 across affected packages: org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2016-5019?

Upgrading to 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is trinidad affected?

Yes, org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-5019?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.myfaces.trinidad'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

CRITICAL

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x7rc-4gqw-3q6q

CVSS 9.8

CWE-502

Published 2022-05-13

Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-5019 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache myfaces trinidad deserialization vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Trinidad libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache myfaces trinidad deserialization vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2.

CVE-2016-5019 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-5019

GHSA Identifier GHSA-x7rc-4gqw-3q6q

Severity CRITICAL

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8

CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Affected Product Trinidad

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-13

Last Updated 2023-11-01

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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 High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2016-5019

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Trinidad 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.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad fixed: Latest secure release

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.myfaces.trinidad</groupId>
    <artifactId>trinidad</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad fixed: 1.2.15

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.myfaces.trinidad</groupId>
    <artifactId>trinidad</artifactId>
    <version>1.2.15</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad fixed: 2.0.2

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.myfaces.trinidad</groupId>
    <artifactId>trinidad</artifactId>
    <version>2.0.2</version>
</dependency>

org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad fixed: 2.1.2

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.myfaces.trinidad</groupId>
    <artifactId>trinidad</artifactId>
    <version>2.1.2</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.myfaces.trinidad

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2016-5019, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.myfaces.trinidad

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Trinidad in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.15), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.myfaces.trinidad 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Trinidad, 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

`CoreResponseStateManager` in Apache MyFaces Trinidad 1.0.0 through 1.0.13, 1.2.x before 1.2.15, 2.0.x before 2.0.2, and 2.1.x before 2.1.2 might allow attackers to conduct deserialization attacks via a crafted serialized viewstate string.

CVE-2016-5019 Affected Trinidad Versions

4 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

1.2.152.0.22.1.2

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad maven/org.apache.myfaces.trinidad/trinidad	Maven	≥ 1.0.0 ≤ 1.0.13
org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad maven/org.apache.myfaces.trinidad/trinidad	Maven	≥ 1.2.0 < 1.2.15	1.2.15
org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad maven/org.apache.myfaces.trinidad/trinidad	Maven	≥ 2.0.0 < 2.0.2	2.0.2
org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad maven/org.apache.myfaces.trinidad/trinidad	Maven	≥ 2.1.0 < 2.1.2	2.1.2

References

NVD — CVE-2016-5019 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5019

Trinidad Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/apache/myfaces-trinidad

issues.apache.org/jira/browse/trinida... WEB

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TRINIDAD-2542

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20171129092136/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037633

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20210123173557/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93236

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/myfaces-us... WEB

http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/myfaces-users/201609.mbox/%3CCAM1yOjYM%2BEW3mLUfX0pNAVLfUFRAw-Bhvkp3UE5%3DEQzR8Yxsfw%40mail.gmail.com%3E

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138920/Apache-MyFaces-Trinidad-Information-Disclosure.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

Trinidad Security Information SECURITY

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 is a security vulnerability in Trinidad involving Apache MyFaces Trinidad Deserialization Vulnerability under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.

Which Trinidad versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 across affected packages: org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad.

What version fixes CVE-2016-5019?

Upgrading to 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is trinidad affected?

Yes, org.apache.myfaces.trinidad:trinidad is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 1.2.15, 2.0.2, 2.1.2 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-5019?

CVE-2016-5019 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2016-5019?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.myfaces.trinidad'. 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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CVSS V3

9.8 CRITICAL

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 High (C:H)

Integrity High (I:H)

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Vector String

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-x7rc-4gqw-3q6q
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-13 01:25
Last Modified: 2023-11-01 20:50
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