CVE-2008-0628
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CVE-2008-0628 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.6 | — |
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.6.0 | Update3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28746Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28746Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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