Restlet Framework XML Entity Expansion Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:65574

Info

Restlet Framework XML Entity Expansion Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 65574
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-1868
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 09 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 09 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Alvaro Munoz, HP Fortify.
Vulnerable: Restlet Restlet Framework 2.1.6
Not Vulnerable: Restlet Restlet Framework 2.1.7

Discussion

Restlet Framework XML Entity Expansion Denial of Service Vulnerability

Restlet Framework is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow an attacker to cause an affected application to consume excessive amounts of memory, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to Restlet Framework 2.1.7 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Restlet Framework XML Entity Expansion Denial of Service 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].

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