XML::LibXML up to 2.118 _clone xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in XML::LibXML up to 2.118. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function _clone. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3451. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in XML::LibXML up to 2.118. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _clone. 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The _clone function in XML::LibXML before 2.0119 does not properly set the expand_entities option, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XML data to the (1) new or (2) load_xml function.

The weakness was released 05/12/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at bitbucket.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-3451 since 04/29/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83251 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 14.04 LTS / 14.10 / 15.04 : libxml-libxml-perl vulnerability (USN-2592-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168038 (OpenSuSE Security Update for perl-XML-LibXML (openSUSE-SU-2015:1506-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.0119 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (83251), SecurityFocus (BID 74333†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50188†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 83251
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 14.04 LTS / 14.10 / 15.04 : libxml-libxml-perl vulnerability (USN-2592-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 703243
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3243-1 (libxml-libxml-perl - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XML::LibXML 2.0119

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04/27/2015 +481 days 🔍
04/29/2015 +2 days 🔍
05/05/2015 +6 days 🔍
05/12/2015 +7 days 🔍
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05/17/2015 +4 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2592-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3451 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3451
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75241

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SecurityFocus: 74333 - Perl HTML::Template::Pro Module XML External Entity Injection vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 50188 - LibXML <2.0119 Remote XML External Entity Attack via Crafted XML Data, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2015 10:14
Updated: 11/25/2024 18:41
Changes: 05/13/2015 10:14 (63), 06/29/2017 07:09 (6), 05/10/2022 14:38 (3), 05/10/2022 14:43 (1), 11/25/2024 18:41 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:EB9:103

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