IBM Intelligent Operations Center 5.1.x/5.2.0 XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Intelligent Operations Center 5.1.x/5.2.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component XML Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-4419. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Intelligent Operations Center 5.1.x/5.2.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Intelligent Operations Center V5.1.0 through V5.2.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 162737.

The weakness was published 08/20/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-4419 since 01/03/2019. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/27/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

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

Similar entry is available at VDB-140441. 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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01/03/2019 🔍
08/20/2019 +229 days 🔍
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11/27/2023 +1559 days 🔍

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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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CVE: CVE-2019-4419 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-4419
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140440
X-Force: 162737

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2019 10:31
Updated: 11/27/2023 15:02
Changes: 08/21/2019 10:31 (41), 08/01/2020 17:04 (17), 11/27/2023 14:59 (3), 11/27/2023 15:02 (12)
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