#VU735 XXE attack in Apache Derby - CVE-2015-1832

 

#VU735 XXE attack in Apache Derby - CVE-2015-1832

Published: October 4, 2016 / Updated: March 21, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU735
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1832
CWE-ID: CWE-611
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Derby
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to conduct XXE attack.
The weakness exists due to XML external entity error. Via vectors involving XmlVTI and the XML datatype context-dependent attackers can view arbitrary files that may lead to denial of service.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can result in potentially sensitive information disclosure and denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Update to 10.12.1.1.

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