Restlet Framework up to 2.2 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Restlet Framework up to 2.2. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-1868. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Restlet Framework up to 2.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Restlet Framework 2.1.x before 2.1.7 and 2.x.x before 2.2 RC1, when using XMLRepresentation or XML serializers, allows attackers to cause a denial of service via an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.

The weakness was presented 10/06/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1868 since 02/05/2014. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91181) and Secunia (SA56940†). See VDB-110108 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Framework 2.1.0

Timelineinfo

02/05/2014 🔍
10/06/2014 +243 days 🔍
10/06/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2015 +171 days 🔍
03/13/2019 +1448 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-1868 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1868
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-71848
X-Force: 91181
Secunia: 56940

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 16:14
Updated: 03/13/2019 16:24
Changes: 03/26/2015 16:14 (50), 03/13/2019 16:24 (1)
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