QID 981324

QID 981324: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox (GHSA-4c32-xmgj-2g98)

Apache PDFBox before 1.8.12 and 2.x before 2.0.1 does not properly initialize the XML parsers, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-4c32-xmgj-2g98 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981324

    CVE-2016-2175 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-4c32-xmgj-2g98 org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-4c32-xmgj-2g98
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