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CVE-2009-3474


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.


Security Impact Summary

CVE-2009-3474 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 3 products from internet2, from internet2, from internet2 organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.


Published

2009-09-29T23:30:00.217

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-310

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application internet2 opensaml 2.0 Yes
Application internet2 opensaml 2.1.0 Yes
Application internet2 opensaml 2.2.0 Yes
Application internet2 xmltooling 1.0.1 Yes
Application internet2 xmltooling 1.1.0 Yes
Application internet2 xmltooling 1.1.1 Yes
Application internet2 xmltooling 1.2.0 Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 1.3.1 Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 1.3.2 Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 1.3b Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 1.3f Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 2.0 Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 2.1 Yes
Application internet2 shibboleth-sp 2.2 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For internet2's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.