CVE-2014-0110: Cxf core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-5xf9-3v63-ww6f
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CWE-400
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0110 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Cxf core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in apache cxf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.6.14, 2.7.11.

CVE-2014-0110 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0110
GHSA Identifier GHSA-5xf9-3v63-ww6f
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Cxf core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0110

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Cxf core 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.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 2.6.14 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.6.14</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core fixed: 2.7.11 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.cxf</groupId>
    <artifactId>cxf-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.7.11</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.cxf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-0110, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Cxf core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.6.14), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Cxf core, 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

Apache CXF before 2.6.14 and 2.7.x before 2.7.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (/tmp disk consumption) via a large invalid SOAP message.

CVE-2014-0110 Affected Cxf core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.6.142.7.11
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
< 2.6.14
2.6.14
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
maven/org.apache.cxf/cxf-core
Maven
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.11
2.7.11

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0110 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0110
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/35cd29270b77b489cb23552637d66d47ce480f4c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/643b1bc7320ca90c3e078e50509f9a30a0ab45be
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/8f4799b5bc5ed0fe62d6e018c45d960e3652373e
Cxf core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/cxf
lists.apache.org/thread.html/r36e44f... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc77427... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rd49aab... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rec7160... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rfb87e0... WEB
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lists.apache.org/thread.html/rff42cf... WEB
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Cxf core Security Information SECURITY
http://cxf.apache.org/security-advisories.data/CVE-2014-0110.txt.asc
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-13... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0850.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-08... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0851.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0110?
CVE-2014-0110 is a security vulnerability in Cxf core involving Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in Apache CXF under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Cxf core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.6.14, 2.7.11 across affected packages: org.apache.cxf:cxf-core.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0110?
Upgrading to 2.6.14, 2.7.11 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is cxf-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.cxf:cxf-core is affected in releases prior to 2.6.14, 2.7.11. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.14, 2.7.11 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0110?
CVE-2014-0110 is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-0110?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.cxf'. 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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