Description
The Apache Xerces-C 3.0.0 to 3.2.3 XML parser contains a use-after-free error triggered during the scanning of external DTDs. This flaw has not been addressed in the maintained version of the library and has no current mitigation other than to disable DTD processing. This can be accomplished via the DOM using a standard parser feature, or via SAX using the XERCES_DISABLE_DTD environment variable.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
apache
oss-project·USaka apache http server, apache httpd
redhat
commercial·USaka red hat
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
oracle
commercial·USaka oracle corp.
and 9 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Attack Graph
Products CVE Techniques Tactics
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/16/1
openwall.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0702
access.redhat.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0704
access.redhat.com
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