CVE-2011-4879: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m28h-wwg8-644c
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4879 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when 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.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-4879 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4879
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m28h-wwg8-644c
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4879

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-2011-4879, 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-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 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

miniweb.exe in the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime does not properly handle URIs beginning with a 0xfa character, which allows remote attackers to read data from arbitrary memory locations or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted POST request.

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4879 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4879
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/714... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71453
aluigi.org/adv/winccflex_1-adv... WEB
http://aluigi.org/adv/winccflex_1-adv.txt
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18166 WEB
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18166
www.osvdb.org/77384 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/77384
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-345442.pdf
www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICS-ALERT-11-332-02.pdf
www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICS-ALERT-11-332-02A.pdf
www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-030-01.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4879?
CVE-2011-4879 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4879?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4879?
CVE-2011-4879 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-2011-4879?
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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