Debian: DSA-2330-1 Critical Update for simplesamlphp XML Issues
debian
October 27, 2011
Issues were found in the handling of XML encryption in simpleSAMLphp, an application for federated authentication
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Summary
It may be possible to use an SP as an oracle to decrypt encrypted
messages sent to that SP.
It may be possible to use the SP as a key oracle which can be used
to forge messages from that SP by issuing 300000-2000000 queries to
the SP.
The oldstable distribution (lenny) does not contain simplesamlphp.
For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.6.3-2.
The testing distribution (wheezy) will be fixed soon.
For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.8.2-1.
We recommend that you upgrade your simplesamlphp packages.
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: http://www.debian.org/security/
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