ONOS Controller up to 1.13.1 XmlConfigParser.java loadxml xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ONOS Controller up to 1.13.1. This affects the function loadxml of the file onos\drivers\utilities\src\main\java\org\onosproject\drivers\utilities\XmlConfigParser.java. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2018-1000616. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in ONOS Controller up to 1.13.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function loadxml of the file onos\drivers\utilities\src\main\java\org\onosproject\drivers\utilities\XmlConfigParser.java. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ONOS ONOS controller version 1.13.1 and earlier contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in onos\drivers\utilities\src\main\java\org\onosproject\drivers\utilities\XmlConfigParser.java loadxml() that can result in An adversary can remotely launch XXE attacks on ONOS controller via an OpenConfig Terminal Device.. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity.

The bug was discovered 06/26/2018. The weakness was published 07/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at gerrit.onosproject.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-1000616 since 07/09/2018. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-120919 and VDB-120918. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gerrit.onosproject.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1000616 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1000616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120920
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2018 09:53
Updated: 03/03/2020 11:35
Changes: 07/10/2018 09:53 (58), 03/03/2020 11:35 (2)
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