PT-2009-6625 · Shibboleth · Shibboleth Authentication Module

Kristof Bajnok · Published 2009-12-31 · Updated 2017-08-17 · CVE-2009-4527

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Shibboleth authentication module versions 5.x before 5.x-3.4 Shibboleth authentication module versions 6.x before 6.x-3.2

Description The issue arises from the improper removal of statically granted privileges after a user logs out or experiences a session change. This allows an attacker with physical access to gain privileges by utilizing an unattended web browser.

Recommendations For Shibboleth authentication module versions 5.x before 5.x-3.4, update to version 5.x-3.4 or later. For Shibboleth authentication module versions 6.x before 6.x-3.2, update to version 6.x-3.2 or later.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-4527

Affected Products

Shibboleth Authentication Module

References · 6

• http://secunia.com/advisories/37057 · Vendor Advisory
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2919 · Vendor Advisory
• http://drupal.org/node/604488 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4527 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/36684 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53779 · Note