CVE-2015-3451
UnknownEPSS 4.01%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _clone function in XML::LibXML before 2.0119 does not properly set the expand_entities option, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data to the (1) new or (2) load_xml function.. EPSS estimates a 4.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The _clone function in XML::LibXML before 2.0119 does not properly set the expand_entities option, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data to the (1) new or (2) load_xml function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xml-Libxml Project | Xml-Libxml | <= 2.0118 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 20 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0199.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/SHLOMIF/XML-LibXML-2.0119/ChangesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157448.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157740.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3243Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/30/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2592-1Third Party Advisory
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0199.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/SHLOMIF/XML-LibXML-2.0119/ChangesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157448.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157740.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3243Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/25/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/30/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2592-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3451?
The _clone function in XML::LibXML before 2.0119 does not properly set the expand_entities option, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data to the (1) new or (2) load_xml function.
How severe is CVE-2015-3451?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3451?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-3451?
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