IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management XML Parser xml external entity reference
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A vulnerability was found in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Quality Manager, Rational Team Concert and Rational DOORS Next Generation (Testing Software) (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component XML Parser. 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 summary by CVE is:
The XML parser in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Quality Manager 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Team Concert 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational DOORS Next Generation 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 4.x before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Rhapsody Design Manager 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; and Rational Software Architect Design Manager 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
The bug was discovered 10/03/2016. The weakness was shared 11/24/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-0284 since 12/08/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 52 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The entries 93767, 93770, 93771 and 93773 are related to this item.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management
- Rational DOORS Next Generation
- Rational Quality Manager
- Rational Team Concert
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: Xml external entity referenceCWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes
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Timeline
12/08/2015 🔍10/03/2016 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-0284 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 94555 - Multiple IBM Products CVE-2016-0284 XML External Entity Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 11/25/2016 08:39Updated: 06/08/2019 21:05
Changes: 11/25/2016 08:39 (52), 06/08/2019 21:05 (13)
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