Vulnerability Description
xmlsec 1.2.23 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity Expansion when parsing crafted input documents, resulting in possible information disclosure or denial of service
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xmlsec Project | Xmlsec | <= 1.2.23 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2492
- https://github.com/lsh123/xmlsec/issues/43Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2492
- https://github.com/lsh123/xmlsec/issues/43Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000061?
CVE-2017-1000061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). xmlsec 1.2.23 and before is vulnerable to XML External Entity Expansion when parsing crafted input documents, resulting in possible information disclosure or denial of service
How severe is CVE-2017-1000061?
CVE-2017-1000061 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000061?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xmlsec Project Xmlsec.