Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Weakness ID: 347 (Weakness Base)Status: Draft
+ Description

Description Summary

The software does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
+ Time of Introduction
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
+ Applicable Platforms

Languages

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+ Demonstrative Examples

Example 1

In the following Java snippet, a JarFile object (representing a JAR file that was potentially downloaded from an untrusted source) is created without verifying the signature (if present). An alternate constructor that accepts a boolean verify parameter should be used instead.

(Bad Code)
Example Language: Java 
File f = new File(downloadedFilePath);
JarFile jf = new JarFile(f);
+ Observed Examples
ReferenceDescription
CVE-2002-1796Does not properly verify signatures for "trusted" entities.
CVE-2005-2181Insufficient verification allows spoofing.
CVE-2005-2182Insufficient verification allows spoofing.
CVE-2002-1706Accepts a configuration file without a Message Integrity Check (MIC) signature.
+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class345Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
PLOVERImproperly Verified Signature
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
PLOVERExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Sean EidemillerCigitalExternal
added/updated demonstrative examples
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Time of Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships, Taxonomy Mappings
2009-05-27CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Description, Name
Previous Entry Names
Change DatePrevious Entry Name
2009-05-27Improperly Verified Signature
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