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CVE-2015-0226

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CVE-2015-0226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 improperly leaks information about decryption failures when decrypting an encrypted key or message data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to recover the plaintext form of a symmetric key via a series of crafted messages. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-2487.. EPSS estimates a 5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 improperly leaks information about decryption failures when decrypting an encrypted key or message data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to recover the plaintext form of a symmetric key via a series of crafted messages. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-2487.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.50%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ApacheWss4j<= 1.6.16—
ApacheWss4j2.0Beta
ApacheWss4j2.0.0—
ApacheWss4j2.0.1—

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Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0226?
Apache WSS4J before 1.6.17 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 improperly leaks information about decryption failures when decrypting an encrypted key or message data, which makes it easier for remote attackers to recover the plaintext form of a symmetric key via a series of crafted messages. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-2487.
How severe is CVE-2015-0226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0226?
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