OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

BID:64345

Info

OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 64345
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2013-6440
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 13 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 19 2014 12:53AM
Credit: David Illsley, Ron Gutierrez of Gotham Digital Science and David Jorm of Red Hat Security Response Team
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

OpenSAML-Java is prone to an XML External Entity injection vulnerability.

Exploiting this issue may allow a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information or cause denial-of-service conditions. This may lead to further attacks.

Versions prior to OpenSAML-Java 2.6.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection 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].

Solution / Fix

OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

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

References

OpenSAML-Java ParserPool and Decrypter XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

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