VDB-88359 · CVE-2015-8698 · BID 91497

CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-8698. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CA Release Automation up to 5.0.2/5.5.1/5.5.2/6.1.0 (Automation Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

The weakness was shared 06/29/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ca.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-8698 since 12/27/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91497†). The entries VDB-78467 and VDB-88360 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Name

Release Automation

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ca.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/27/2015 🔍
06/27/2016 +183 days 🔍
06/28/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/29/2016 +0 days 🔍
08/25/2022 +2248 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ca.com

Advisory: ca.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-8698 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8698
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88359
SecurityFocus: 91497 - CA Release Automation CA20160627-01 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036193

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/29/2016 11:18
Updated: 08/25/2022 10:45
Changes: 06/29/2016 11:18 (50), 02/12/2019 10:31 (13), 08/25/2022 10:45 (4)
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