XML External Entity (XXE) Injection Affecting java-1.6.0-ibm package, versions <1:1.6.0.16.45-1jpp.1.el6_9


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.22% (60th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-JAVA160IBM-2141944
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed9 May 2017

Introduced: 9 May 2017

CVE-2017-1289  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-611  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 java-1.6.0-ibm to version 1:1.6.0.16.45-1jpp.1.el6_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream java-1.6.0-ibm package and not the java-1.6.0-ibm package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition is vulnerable XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 125150.