Vulnerability identifier: #VU37141

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9849

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN

Vendor: Ivanti

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure 8.1.x before 8.1R14, 8.2.x before 8.2R11, and 8.3.x before 8.3R5 do not properly process nested XML entities, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and memory errors) via a crafted XML document.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure): 8.3 - 8.3R4

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104160
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43730

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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.