CVE-2014-0086: Richfaces JBoss RichFaces Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xfxv-f945-4qv6
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0086 is a MODERATE jboss richfaces improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Richfaces libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jboss richfaces improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.0.0.Alpha3.

CVE-2014-0086 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0086
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xfxv-f945-4qv6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Richfaces
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0086

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Richfaces 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.richfaces:richfaces fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.richfaces</groupId>
    <artifactId>richfaces</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
org.richfaces:richfaces fixed: 5.0.0.Alpha3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.richfaces</groupId>
    <artifactId>richfaces</artifactId>
    <version>5.0.0.Alpha3</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.richfaces

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-0086, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.richfaces

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Richfaces in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.0.0.Alpha3), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.richfaces 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Richfaces, 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 doFilter function in webapp/PushHandlerFilter.java in JBoss RichFaces 4.3.4, 4.3.5, and 5.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and out-of-memory error) via a large number of malformed atmosphere push requests.

CVE-2014-0086 Affected Richfaces Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.0.0.Alpha3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.richfaces:richfaces
maven/org.richfaces/richfaces
Maven
≥ 4.3.4
≤ 4.3.5
org.richfaces:richfaces
maven/org.richfaces/richfaces
Maven
≥ 5.0.0.Alpha1
< 5.0.0.Alpha3
5.0.0.Alpha3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0086 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0086
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/pslegr/core-1/commit/8131f15003f5bec73d475d2b724472e4b87d0757
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/richfaces/richfaces/commit/807bc411fba070f78c5193cc03d54ab8aa39c36d
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1067268
Richfaces Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/richfaces/richfaces
issues.jboss.org/browse/rf-13250 WEB
https://issues.jboss.org/browse/RF-13250
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-03... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0335.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0086?
CVE-2014-0086 is a security vulnerability in Richfaces involving JBoss RichFaces Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Richfaces versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.0.0.Alpha3 across affected packages: org.richfaces:richfaces.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0086?
Upgrading to 5.0.0.Alpha3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is richfaces affected?
Yes, org.richfaces:richfaces is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release, 5.0.0.Alpha3. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release, 5.0.0.Alpha3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0086?
CVE-2014-0086 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-0086?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.richfaces'. 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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