CVE-2014-0191
Description
The xmlParserHandlePEReference function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.2, as used in Web Listener in Oracle HTTP Server in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.7.0, 12.1.2.0, and 12.1.3.0 and other products, loads external parameter entities regardless of whether entity substitution or validation is enabled, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XML document.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
oracle
commercial·USaka oracle corp.
The CentOS Project
oss-project·USaka centos
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
lists.apple.com
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.html
lists.apple.com
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00120.html
lists.opensuse.org
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