#VU312 XXE attack in JBoss BRMS and Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite)


Published: 2016-08-15 | Updated: 2018-11-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU312

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3192

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JBoss BRMS
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels
Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite)
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXe-attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in JBoss BPM Suite and BRMS. A remote attacker can cause denial of service conditions by submitting a specially crafted XML file that would cause out-of-memory errors when parsed.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service conditions on the target system.

Mitigation
Update your version at:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1592.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1593.html

Vulnerable software versions

JBoss BRMS: 6.3.2

Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite): 6.3.2


External links
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1593.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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