VDB-157174 · CVE-2020-14940 · GCVE-0-2020-14940

TuxGuitar 1.5.4 Tab File GPXDocumentReader.java xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the file io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java of the component Tab File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-14940. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java of the component Tab File 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:

An issue was discovered in io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. It uses misconfigured XML parsers, leading to XXE while loading GP6 (.gpx) and GP7 (.gp) tablature files.

The weakness was shared 06/23/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-14940 since 06/21/2020. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Productinfo

Name

TuxGuitar

Version

1.5.4

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/21/2020 🔍
06/23/2020 +2 days 🔍
06/24/2020 +1 days 🔍
06/24/2020 +0 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-14940 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-14940
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-157174

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2020 09:50
Updated: 06/24/2020 09:55
Changes: 06/24/2020 09:50 (35), 06/24/2020 09:55 (17)
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