VDB-122571 · CVE-2017-8316 · GCVE-0-2017-8316

IntelliJ IDEA XML Parser xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IntelliJ IDEA. This impacts an unknown function of the component XML Parser. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-8316. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IntelliJ IDEA (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IntelliJ IDEA XML parser was found vulnerable to XML External Entity attack, an attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on both Androidmanifest.xml.

The bug was discovered 08/08/2017. The weakness was released 08/03/2018 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.jetbrains.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-8316 since 04/28/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 360 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.jetbrains.org.

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Productinfo

Vendor

IntelliJ

Name

IDEA

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Patch: a778b2b88515513654e002cd51cbe8eb8226e96b

Timelineinfo

04/28/2017 🔍
08/08/2017 +102 days 🔍
08/03/2018 +359 days 🔍
08/03/2018 +0 days 🔍
08/04/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/29/2023 +1729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.jetbrains.org
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-8316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-8316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122571

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2018 08:13
Updated: 04/29/2023 14:14
Changes: 08/04/2018 08:13 (58), 03/13/2020 08:29 (2), 04/29/2023 14:14 (4)
Complete: 🔍
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