CVE-2009-3474 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can misuse certificates for unintended purposes due to ignored KeyDescriptor attributes, weakening security in SAML implementations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3474?
CVE-2009-3474 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenSAML 2.x before 2.2.1 and XMLTooling 1.x before 1.2.1, as used by Internet2 Shibboleth Service Provider 2.x before 2.2.1, do not follow the KeyDescriptor element's Use attribute, which allows remote attackers to use a certificate for both signing and encryption when it is designated for just one purpose, potentially weakening the intended security application of the certificate.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3474?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Internet2 Opensaml, Internet2 Shibboleth-Sp, Internet2 Xmltooling.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3474?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-3474 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3474 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3474, GHSA-575w-rwc7-4259.