CVE-2011-4625 simpleSAMLphp incorrectly handles XML encryption
Remote attackers can decrypt or forge SAML messages due to incorrect XML encryption handling in SimpleSAMLphp.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-4625?
CVE-2011-4625 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 6 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
simplesamlphp before 1.6.3 (squeeze) and before 1.8.2 (sid) incorrectly handles XML encryption which could allow remote attackers to decrypt or forge messages.
Weakness: CWE-755
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4625?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp Packagist | All versions | 1.8.1 |
simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp Packagist | All versions | 1.8.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Simplesamlphp Simplesamlphp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4625?
Upgrade simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp to 1.8.1 or later.
Is CVE-2011-4625 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4625 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4625, DSA-2330-1, GHSA-5fj7-f8x3-q2mc.