CVE-2015-0305: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mcf6-5hgw-5w8g
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-0305 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2015-0305 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-0305
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mcf6-5hgw-5w8g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-0305

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-2015-0305, 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 General Security Weakness. 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

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 16.0.0.272 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 16.0.0.272, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 16.0.0.272 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion."

References

NVD — CVE-2015-0305 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0305
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/999... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99987
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-01.html
secunia.com/advisories/62177 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/62177
secunia.com/advisories/62187 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/62187
secunia.com/advisories/62252 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/62252
secunia.com/advisories/62371 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/62371
secunia.com/advisories/62740 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/62740
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72033
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031525

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0305?
CVE-2015-0305 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2015-0305?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-0305?
CVE-2015-0305 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-0305?
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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