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:
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
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.