CVE-2014-3541: Moodle/moodle Moodle Vulnerable To PHP Object Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fccf-p8fx-vjj4
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-3541 is a HIGH moodle vulnerable to php object vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle vulnerable to php object injection attacks. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1.

CVE-2014-3541 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-3541
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fccf-p8fx-vjj4
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-3541

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

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.11 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.11
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.5.7 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.7
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.4 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.4
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.7.1 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.7.1
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-3541, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Moodle/moodle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.11), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Moodle/moodle, 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 Repositories component in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.11, 2.5.x before 2.5.7, 2.6.x before 2.6.4, and 2.7.x before 2.7.1 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP object injection attacks and execute arbitrary code via serialized data associated with an add-on.

CVE-2014-3541 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.112.5.72.6.42.7.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.4.11
2.4.11
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.7
2.5.7
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.4
2.6.4
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.7.0
< 2.7.1
2.7.1

References

NVD — CVE-2014-3541 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3541
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/3fe105953d14766393e24372806fcf0a2b77c96d
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/40d52d4067c2ee062a5b16c780753c6f97413894
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/5c4ef26c39d3106315f74c26cdcca779ba74254c
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/61961447c29d48e5a494e7c02e653d6ff00551b2
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/68170f0b01ccaade799c4cab2312ce6a825fb844
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/7bcf9b1e2cbdd1e877b828da75b17e3f8318fafc
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/867f40990bde6152e01604d106ddac8433018f42
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/cb2b42aed8d9ce3c9840ad825f2e0e7e81bfad91
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/e29bb97c0756de511ba287b40790d8275a991d33
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=264262
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-45616
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3541?
CVE-2014-3541 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle vulnerable to PHP object injection attacks under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-3541?
Upgrading to 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is moodle/moodle affected?
Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.11, 2.5.7, 2.6.4, 2.7.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-3541?
CVE-2014-3541 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-3541?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle'. 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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