Vulnerability Description
The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.6 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/277
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2007-002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28746PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3621
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-231246-1
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487434/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27553
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019292
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0628?
CVE-2008-0628 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2008-0628?
CVE-2008-0628 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0628?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.