XMLTooling-C up to 1.5.4 XML Data xmltooling/base.h numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in XMLTooling-C up to 1.5.4. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library xmltooling/base.h of the component XML Data Handler. Performing a manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-0851. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in XMLTooling-C up to 1.5.4. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing in the library xmltooling/base.h of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

XMLTooling-C before 1.5.5, as used in OpenSAML-C and Shibboleth Service Provider (SP), does not properly handle integer conversion exceptions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via schema-invalid XML data.

The weakness was published 08/12/2015 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.shibboleth.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-0851 since 01/06/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 85280 (Debian DLA-290-2 : opensaml2 security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175472 (Debian Security Update for xmltooling (DSA 3321-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.5.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.shibboleth.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (85280), SecurityFocus (BID 76134†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52309†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • OpenSAML-C
  • Shibboleth Service Provider

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 85280
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-290-2 : opensaml2 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703321
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3321-1 (xmltooling - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: XMLTooling-C 1.5.5
Patch: 2d795c731e6729309044607154978696a87fd900

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08/26/2015 +12 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.shibboleth.net
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77055

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SecurityFocus: 76134 - XMLTooling-C CVE-2015-0851 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 52309 - XMLTooling-C before 1.5.5 Remote DoS via XMLTooling-C before 1.5.5, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2015 10:15
Updated: 12/02/2024 02:40
Changes: 08/13/2015 10:15 (63), 09/21/2018 10:10 (12), 06/09/2022 09:36 (3), 12/02/2024 02:40 (18)
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