CVE-2014-0219: Apache karaf Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-m6g3-xq5q-4hg9
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-20
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0219 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Apache karaf libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves improper input validation in apache karaf. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.10.

CVE-2014-0219 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0219
GHSA Identifier GHSA-m6g3-xq5q-4hg9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Apache karaf
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2014-0219

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache karaf 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.karaf:apache-karaf fixed: 4.0.10 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.karaf</groupId>
    <artifactId>apache-karaf</artifactId>
    <version>4.0.10</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.karaf

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-0219, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache karaf in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.10), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karaf 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 Apache karaf, 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 Karaf before 4.0.10 enables a shutdown port on the loopback interface, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (shutdown) by sending a shutdown command to all listening high ports.

CVE-2014-0219 Affected Apache karaf Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf
maven/org.apache.karaf/apache-karaf
Maven
< 4.0.10
4.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0219 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0219
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1095974
Apache karaf Security Information SECURITY
http://karaf.apache.org/security/cve-2014-0219.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0219?
CVE-2014-0219 is a security vulnerability in Apache karaf involving Improper Input Validation in Apache Karaf under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Apache karaf versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.10 across affected packages: org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0219?
Upgrading to 4.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-karaf affected?
Yes, org.apache.karaf:apache-karaf is affected in releases prior to 4.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0219?
CVE-2014-0219 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0219?
CVE-2014-0219 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-2014-0219?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.karaf'. 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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