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CVE-2014-3648: The simplepush server iterates through the application installations and pushes a notification to the serve...

The simplepush server iterates through the application installations and pushes a notification to the server provided by deviceToken. But this is user controlled. If a bogus applications is registered with bad deviceTokens, one can generate endless exceptions when those endpoints can't be reached or can slow the server down by purposefully wasting it's time with slow endpoints. Similarly, one can provide whatever HTTP end point they want. This turns the server into a DDOS vector or an anonymizer for the posting of malware and so on.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2014-3648 describes a weakness in JBoss AeroGear SimplePush where user-controlled device tokens can make the server contact arbitrary or unreliable HTTP endpoints. This can waste server resources, cause repeated errors, or make the service relay unwanted traffic.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted operational risk if legacy AeroGear SimplePush is still deployed. Prioritize asset discovery first; urgency depends on whether the affected service is internet-reachable or allowed broad outbound HTTP access.

Technical view

The SimplePush server iterates registered application installations and sends notifications to endpoints derived from deviceToken values. Because those values are user controlled, bogus registrations can trigger excessive exceptions, slow outbound calls, or arbitrary HTTP posting behavior. The cited weakness maps to CWE-400 resource consumption.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to deployments using JBoss AeroGear 1.0.0.Final with the affected SimplePush behavior. The source bundle does not identify other versions, default exposure, or deployment prerequisites.

Exploitation context

The source describes potential denial-of-service and relay/anonymizer abuse from malicious registrations, but provides no confirmed active exploitation. This CVE is not marked in KEV in the supplied bundle.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, no named patch, and one public issue reference in the bundle. The core issue is user-controlled notification destinations causing resource exhaustion and arbitrary outbound requests.

Mitigation direction

  • Check Red Hat or AeroGear guidance for a fixed version or workaround.
  • Inventory any JBoss AeroGear 1.0.0.Final deployments.
  • Reduce public access to SimplePush registration paths pending vendor guidance.
  • Monitor outbound HTTP traffic from SimplePush servers.
  • Apply egress controls consistent with business requirements.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether JBoss AeroGear 1.0.0.Final is deployed.
  • Determine whether SimplePush functionality is enabled and reachable.
  • Review logs for repeated notification delivery exceptions.
  • Review outbound proxy logs for unusual SimplePush HTTP destinations.
  • Document any compensating controls around registration and egress.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aJboss AerogearJboss Aerogear 1.0.0.finalListed
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CWE details

CWE-400

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