iText RUPS XfaFile.java xml external entity reference

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in iText RUPS (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file src/main/java/com/itextpdf/rups/model/XfaFile.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 12/30/2022 as ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-20151. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying the patch ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Patch: ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32

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Advisory: ac5590925874ef810018a6b60fec216eee54fb32
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-20151 (🔍)

Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2022 12:40
Updated: 01/26/2023 09:10
Changes: 12/30/2022 12:40 (40), 01/26/2023 09:09 (2), 01/26/2023 09:10 (28)
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