VDB-137812 · CVE-2019-1010017 · Issue 87

libnmap up to 0.6.2 XML Parser xml injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in libnmap up to 0.6.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XML Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2019-1010017. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libnmap up to 0.6.2 (Security Testing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component XML Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-91. The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

libnmap < v0.6.3 is affected by: XML Injection. The impact is: Denial of service (DoS) by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

The weakness was disclosed 07/15/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-1010017 since 03/20/2019. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

Upgrading to version 0.6.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Security Testing Software

Name

libnmap

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml injection
CWE: CWE-91 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: libnmap 0.6.3

Timelineinfo

03/20/2019 🔍
07/15/2019 +117 days 🔍
07/15/2019 +0 days 🔍
10/26/2023 +1564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 87
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-1010017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-1010017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137812
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130625

Entryinfo

Created: 07/15/2019 07:50
Updated: 10/26/2023 10:24
Changes: 07/15/2019 07:50 (36), 07/04/2020 17:00 (18), 10/26/2023 10:24 (5)
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