Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2156 Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	60599
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-2156
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-2013-2156 Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ is prone to a remote heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the library fails to perform adequate boundary-checks on user-supplied data.

Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

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

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2156 Remote Heap 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-2013-2156 Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Apache Santuario XML Security for C++ CVE-2013-2156 Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• Apache Santuario Homepage (Apache Software Foundation)