CVE-2011-3046: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7jq2-gmmw-gv34
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-3046 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-3046 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-3046
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7jq2-gmmw-gv34
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-3046

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-2011-3046, 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

The extension subsystem in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.78 does not properly handle history navigation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a "Universal XSS (UXSS)" issue.

References

NVD — CVE-2011-3046 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3046
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14686
plus.google.com/u/0/116651741222993... WEB
https://plus.google.com/u/0/116651741222993143554/posts/5Eq5d9XgFqs
code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/d... WEB
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117226
code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/d... WEB
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117230
googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/chrome-stab... WEB
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/chrome-stable-channel-update.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00000.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00002.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-03/msg00012.html
secunia.com/advisories/47292 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/47292
secunia.com/advisories/48321 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/48321
secunia.com/advisories/48419 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/48419
secunia.com/advisories/48527 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/48527
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xml
support.apple.com/kb/ht5282 WEB
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5282
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52369
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026776
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/cansecwest-pwnium-google-chrome-hacked-with-sandbox-bypass/10563

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3046?
CVE-2011-3046 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-3046?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-3046?
CVE-2011-3046 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-3046?
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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