CVE-2015-1808: Jenkins core Denial of Service Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3rwx-3vwh-mwxc
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CWE-20
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1808 is a LOW denial of service vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Jenkins core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jenkins vulnerable to denial of service (dos). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.600, 1.596.1.

CVE-2015-1808 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1808
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3rwx-3vwh-mwxc
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Jenkins core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1808

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jenkins 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.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.600 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.600</version>
</dependency>
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core fixed: 1.596.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.main</groupId>
    <artifactId>jenkins-core</artifactId>
    <version>1.596.1</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.jenkins-ci.main

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-1808, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jenkins core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.600), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main 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 Jenkins 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

Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (improper plug-in and tool installation) via crafted update center data.

CVE-2015-1808 Affected Jenkins core Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6001.596.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
≥ 1.597
< 1.600
1.600
org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core
maven/org.jenkins-ci.main/jenkins-core
Maven
< 1.596.1
1.596.1

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1808 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1808
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2016:00... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205623
Jenkins core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Jenkins core Security Information SECURITY
https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-02-27
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2015-18... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1844.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1808?
CVE-2015-1808 is a security vulnerability in Jenkins core involving Jenkins Vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Jenkins core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1808?
Upgrading to 1.600, 1.596.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jenkins-core affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core is affected in releases prior to 1.600, 1.596.1. Upgrade your dependency to 1.600, 1.596.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1808?
CVE-2015-1808 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-2015-1808?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.main'. 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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