Vulnerability Description
The libxml_disable_entity_loader function in runtime/ext/ext_simplexml.cpp in HipHop Virtual Machine for PHP (HHVM) before 2.4.0 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 does not properly disable a certain libxml handler, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hiphop Virtual Machine For Php Project | Hiphop Virtual Machine For Php | <= 2.3.2 |
References
- http://www.hhvm.com/blog/3287/hhvm-2-4-0Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90979
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/95f96e7287effe2fcdfb9a5338d1a7e4f55b083b
- http://www.hhvm.com/blog/3287/hhvm-2-4-0Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90979
- https://github.com/facebook/hhvm/commit/95f96e7287effe2fcdfb9a5338d1a7e4f55b083b
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1439?
CVE-2014-1439 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The libxml_disable_entity_loader function in runtime/ext/ext_simplexml.cpp in HipHop Virtual Machine for PHP (HHVM) before 2.4.0 and 2.3.x before 2.3.3 does not properly disable a certain libxml handl...
How severe is CVE-2014-1439?
CVE-2014-1439 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-2014-1439?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hiphop Virtual Machine For Php Project Hiphop Virtual Machine For Php.