SB2017090114 - Session Fixation in Debian Linux
Published: September 1, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017090114
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Session Fixation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12873)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
SimpleSAMLphp 1.7.0 through 1.14.10 might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain unauthorized access, or have unspecified other impacts by leveraging incorrect persistent NameID generation when an Identity Provider (IdP) is misconfigured.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.