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CVE-2014-6331

5.0 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0, when a configured SAML Relying Party lacks a sign-out endpoint, does not properly process logoff actions, which makes it ea…

Published Nov 11, 2014microsoftCWE-264EPSS 20.32%

Overview

CVE-2014-6331 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft active_directory_federation_services. It was published on November 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) 2.0, 2.1, and 3.0, when a configured SAML Relying Party lacks a sign-out endpoint, does not properly process logoff actions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation, aka "Active Directory Federation Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update active_directory_federation_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refblogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/11/assessing-risk-for-the-november-2014-security-updates.aspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70938Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031195Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-077Refblogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/11/11/assessing-risk-for-the-november-2014-security-updates.aspxRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70938Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031195Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-077

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6331?

CVE-2014-6331 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft active_directory_federation_services. It was published on November 11, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-6331?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-6331?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update active_directory_federation_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-6331?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-6331 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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