CVE-2017-6059

Description

Mod_auth_openidc.c in the Ping Identity OpenID Connect authentication module for Apache (aka mod_auth_openidc) before 2.14 allows remote attackers to spoof page content via a malicious URL provided to the user, which triggers an invalid request.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.01% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/issues/212 issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96299 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/releases/tag/v2.1.4 release notes third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/17/6 third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/pingidentity/mod_auth_openidc/commit/612e309bfffd6f9b8ad7cdccda3019fc0865f3b4 third party advisory patch
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2112 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EJXBG3DG2FUYFGTUTSJFMPIINVFKKB4Z/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2V3HIGXMUKJGOBMAQAQPGC7G5YYWSUVA/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WTWUMQ46GZY3O4WU4JCF333LN53R2XQH/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6059?
CVE-2017-6059 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6059?
To fix CVE-2017-6059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6059 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-6059 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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