VDB-105209 · CVE-2017-1192 · XFDB 123663

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1192. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2 (Business Process Management Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 5.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 123663.

The bug was discovered 06/21/2017. The weakness was shared 08/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-1192 since 11/30/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/08/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 50 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102864†). The entry VDB-112636 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling B2B Integrator

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/30/2016 🔍
06/21/2017 +203 days 🔍
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01/31/2018 +173 days 🔍
01/08/2021 +1073 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Researcher: IBM
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1192 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1192
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105209
X-Force: 123663
SecurityFocus: 102864 - IBM Content Navigator CVE-2017-1192 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2017 04:04
Updated: 01/08/2021 17:58
Changes: 08/11/2017 04:04 (62), 11/06/2019 10:13 (4), 01/08/2021 17:54 (3), 01/08/2021 17:58 (1)
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