Vulnerability Description
The XML4J parser in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 and IBM Integration Bus 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document that triggers expansion for many entities.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Message Broker | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1507.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1508.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1509.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1793.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56338
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC96473
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21653087Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655201
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21655202
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86662
- https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/#IBM_Security_Update_November
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1507.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1508.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5372?
CVE-2013-5372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The XML4J parser in IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.4 and IBM Integration Bus 9.0 before 9.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...
How severe is CVE-2013-5372?
CVE-2013-5372 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Message Broker.