Logisim Evolution up to 2.14.3 XML Data XmlReader.java loadXmlFrom xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Logisim Evolution up to 2.14.3 and classified as critical. Affected is the function loadXmlFrom of the file src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java of the component XML Data Handler. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2018-1000889. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Logisim Evolution up to 2.14.3. Affected by this issue is the function loadXmlFrom of the file src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Logisim Evolution version 2.14.3 and earlier contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Circuit file loading functionality (loadXmlFrom in src/com/cburch/logisim/file/XmlReader.java) that can result in information leak, possible RCE depending on system configuration. This attack appears to be exploitable via the victim opening a specially crafted circuit file. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.4.

The bug was discovered 11/07/2017. The weakness was presented 12/28/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-1000889 since 12/27/2018. 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 416 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.

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

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Patch: github.com

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12/27/2018 +415 days 🔍
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12/29/2018 +1 days 🔍
06/22/2023 +1636 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-1000889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1000889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-128468

Entryinfo

Created: 12/29/2018 11:42
Updated: 06/22/2023 10:30
Changes: 12/29/2018 11:42 (59), 04/24/2020 16:52 (1), 06/22/2023 10:30 (3)
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