CVE-2004-2172: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cchj-wxvc-4fxf
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-326
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2004-2172 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2004-2172 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2004-2172
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cchj-wxvc-4fxf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
Affected Product Software
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:H/I:N/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 High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2004-2172

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2004-2172, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength, where the product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. In Software, 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

EarlyImpact ProductCart uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which allows remote attackers to obtain the password via a chosen plaintext attack.

References

NVD — CVE-2004-2172 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-2172
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15231
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/20... WEB
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-02/0503.html
archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclo... WEB
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-02/0871.html
secunia.com/advisories/10898 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/10898
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2004/Feb/1009085.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/support/updates/ReadMe_ProductCart_Security_Patch_013004.txt
www.osvdb.org/3979 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/3979
www.s-quadra.com/advisories/adv-2004... WEB
http://www.s-quadra.com/advisories/Adv-20040216.txt
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/354288
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9669

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2172?
CVE-2004-2172 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2004-2172?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2004-2172?
CVE-2004-2172 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2004-2172?
CVE-2004-2172 is classified under CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength (The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2004-2172?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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