Apache Xerces-C up to 3.1.2 internal/XMLReader.cpp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Xerces-C up to 3.1.2. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the file internal/XMLReader.cpp. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-0729. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Apache Xerces-C up to 3.1.2. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file internal/XMLReader.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) internal/XMLReader.cpp, (2) util/XMLURL.cpp, and (3) util/XMLUri.cpp in the XML Parser library in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault or memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted document.

The weakness was published 04/07/2016 by Gustavo Grieco (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-0729 since 12/16/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/12/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89850 (CentOS 7 : xerces-c (CESA-2016:0430)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168972 (OpenSuSE Security Update for xerces-c (openSUSE-SU-2016:1808-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89850), SecurityFocus (BID 83423†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57240†). Similar entries are available at VDB-87389, VDB-100032, VDB-121570 and VDB-125375. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 89850
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : xerces-c (CESA-2016:0430)
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OpenVAS ID: 80056
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2016-0430
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Xerces-C 3.1.3

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12/16/2015 🔍
02/25/2016 +71 days 🔍
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03/10/2016 +13 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: RHSA-2016:0430⛔
Researcher: Gustavo Grieco
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CVE: CVE-2016-0729 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0729
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81695
SecurityFocus: 83423 - Apache Xerces-C CVE-2016-0729 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035113
Vulnerability Center: 57240 - Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.3 DoS or Code Execution via Crafted Files, High

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Created: 04/08/2016 10:42
Updated: 07/12/2022 10:47
Changes: 04/08/2016 10:42 (62), 01/31/2019 13:33 (22), 07/12/2022 10:36 (4), 07/12/2022 10:42 (1), 07/12/2022 10:47 (1)
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