VDB-99370 · CVE-2016-6805 · BID 97509

Apache Ignite up to 1.8 update-notifier Document xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Ignite up to 1.8. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component update-notifier Document Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-6805. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Ignite up to 1.8 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component update-notifier Document Handler. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache Ignite before 1.9 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary files via XXE in modified update-notifier documents.

The bug was discovered 04/07/2017. The weakness was published 04/07/2017 as not defined mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6805 since 08/12/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 1.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97509†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ignite 1.9

Timelineinfo

08/12/2016 🔍
04/07/2017 +238 days 🔍
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04/08/2017 +1 days 🔍
10/19/2019 +924 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-6805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99370
SecurityFocus: 97509 - Apache Ignite CVE-2016-6805 Information Disclosure and XML External Entity Injection Vulnerabilities

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2017 09:35
Updated: 10/19/2019 12:01
Changes: 04/08/2017 09:35 (61), 10/19/2019 12:01 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:139:103

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