#VU41105 Input validation error in OpenAM - CVE-2014-7246

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41105

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7246

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenAM
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: OpenAM Consortium

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to perform service disruption.

The Core Server in OpenAM 9.5.3 through 9.5.5, 10.0.0 through 10.0.2, 10.1.0-Xpress, and 11.0.0 through 11.0.2, when deployed on a multi-server network, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted cookie in a request.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenAM: 9.5.3 - 11.0.2

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65559247/index.html
https://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000129
https://sources.forgerock.org/changelog/openam/?cs=11248
https://forgerock.org/2014/11/openam-security-advisory-201404/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.