CVE-2009-3474

Name: CVE-2009-3474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-29T23:30:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Internet2	Opensaml	2.0
Internet2	Opensaml	2.1.0
Internet2	Opensaml	2.2.0
Internet2	Xmltooling	1.0.1
Internet2	Xmltooling	1.1.0
Internet2	Xmltooling	1.1.1
Internet2	Xmltooling	1.2.0
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	1.3.1
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	1.3.2
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	1.3b
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	1.3f
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	2.0
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	2.1
Internet2	Shibboleth-Sp	2.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36868Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817a.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36516Patch
https://bugs.internet2.edu/jira/browse/CPPOST-28
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53474
http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36868Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817a.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36516Patch
https://bugs.internet2.edu/jira/browse/CPPOST-28
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53474

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3474?

How severe is CVE-2009-3474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3474?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST