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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-38827
CVE-2024-38827:
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-38827 is a security vulnerability affecting Spring Security versions 5.7.0 through 5.7.13, 5.8.0 through 5.8.15, 6.0.0 through 6.0.13, 6.1.0 through 6.1.11, 6.2.0 through 6.2.7, and 6.3.0 through 6.3.4. The vulnerability was disclosed on November 19, 2024, and relates to the usage of String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() methods which have Locale-dependent exceptions that could potentially result in authorization rules not working properly (Spring Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the implementation of case-sensitive string comparisons in Spring Security's authorization mechanisms. The issue is specifically related to how String.toLowerCase() and String.toUpperCase() methods handle certain locale-dependent exceptions, which can lead to authorization rules failing to work as intended. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to authorization bypass, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to protected resources. The impact includes possible disclosure of sensitive information and the potential for unauthorized modification or addition of data (NetApp Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users of affected versions should upgrade to the corresponding fixed versions: 5.7.14 (Enterprise Support Only), 5.8.16 (Enterprise Support Only), 6.0.14 (Enterprise Support Only), 6.1.12 (Enterprise Support Only), 6.2.8 (OSS), or 6.3.5 (OSS) (Spring Security).
Additional resources
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