Vulnerability Description
The readFrom function in providers.jaxb.JAXBXmlTypeProvider in RESTEasy before 2.3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity reference in a Java Architecture for XML Binding (JAXB) input, aka an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2012-0818.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Resteasy | <= 2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0441.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0519.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1056.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1057.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1058.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1059.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1125.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0371.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0372.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47832Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50084Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57719
- http://www.osvdb.org/78680
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51766
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5245?
CVE-2011-5245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The readFrom function in providers.jaxb.JAXBXmlTypeProvider in RESTEasy before 2.3.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity reference in a Java Architecture for XML Bin...
How severe is CVE-2011-5245?
CVE-2011-5245 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5245?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Resteasy.