Vulnerability Description
c3p0 version < 0.9.5.4 may be exploited by a billion laughs attack when loading XML configuration due to missing protections against recursive entity expansion when loading configuration.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mchange | C3P0 | < 0.9.5.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Oracle | Communications Ip Service Activator | 7.3.0 |
| Oracle | Communications Session Route Manager | >= 8.2.0, <= 8.2.2 |
| Oracle | Documaker | >= 12.6.0, <= 12.6.6 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Base Platform | 13.2.1.0 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.4.0.0 |
| Oracle | Flexcube Private Banking | 12.0.0 |
| Oracle | Hyperion Infrastructure Technology | 11.1.2.4 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 15.0 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Sites | 12.2.1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/509315ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/509315ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5427?
CVE-2019-5427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). c3p0 version < 0.9.5.4 may be exploited by a billion laughs attack when loading XML configuration due to missing protections against recursive entity expansion when loading configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-5427?
CVE-2019-5427 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mchange C3P0, Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Communications Ip Service Activator, Oracle Communications Session Route Manager, Oracle Documaker.