CVE-2015-3250: Api ldap model Exposure Of Sensitive Information To Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cx3q-cv6w-mx4h
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3250 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) exposure of sensitive information to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Api ldap model libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in apache directory ldap api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.0.0-M31.

CVE-2015-3250 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3250
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cx3q-cv6w-mx4h
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Api ldap model
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2015-3250

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Api ldap model 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.directory.api:api-ldap-model fixed: 1.0.0-M31 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.directory.api</groupId>
    <artifactId>api-ldap-model</artifactId>
    <version>1.0.0-M31</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.directory.api

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-3250, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.directory.api

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Api ldap model in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.0.0-M31), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.directory.api 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Api ldap model, 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 Directory LDAP API before 1.0.0-M31 allows attackers to conduct timing attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2015-3250 Affected Api ldap model Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.0.0-M31
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.directory.api:api-ldap-model
maven/org.apache.directory.api/api-ldap-model
Maven
< 1.0.0-M31
1.0.0-M31

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3250 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3250
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1241163
directory.apache.org/api/ WEB
http://directory.apache.org/api/#news_1
Api ldap model Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/07/11
Api ldap model Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/07/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3250?
CVE-2015-3250 is a security vulnerability in Api ldap model involving Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Apache Directory LDAP API under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Api ldap model versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.0.0-M31 across affected packages: org.apache.directory.api:api-ldap-model.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3250?
Upgrading to 1.0.0-M31 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is api-ldap-model affected?
Yes, org.apache.directory.api:api-ldap-model is affected in releases prior to 1.0.0-M31. Upgrade your dependency to 1.0.0-M31 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3250?
CVE-2015-3250 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3250?
CVE-2015-3250 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-3250?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.directory.api'. 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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