Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2154 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60594
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2013-2154
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 18 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 18 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	James Forshaw, Context Information Security
Vulnerable:	Apache Software Foundation XML Security for C++ 1.6.1 Apache Software Foundation XML Security for C++ 1.6
Not Vulnerable:

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2154 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ is prone to a remote stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

Successful exploits allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ versions prior to 1.7.1 are vulnerable.

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2154 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2154 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2154 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• XML Security Homepage (Apache Software Foundation)