CVE-2016-2175
UnknownEPSS 4.80%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache PDFBox before 1.8.12 and 2.x before 2.0.1 does not properly initialize the XML parsers, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.. EPSS estimates a 4.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache PDFBox before 1.8.12 and 2.x before 2.0.1 does not properly initialize the XML parsers, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.0 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.1 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.2 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.3 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.4 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.5 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.6 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.7 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.8 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.9 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.10 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 1.8.11 |
| Apache | Pdfbox | 2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1739564Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1739565Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3606Third Party Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1739564Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision&revision=1739565Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3606Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2175?
Apache PDFBox before 1.8.12 and 2.x before 2.0.1 does not properly initialize the XML parsers, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted PDF.
How severe is CVE-2016-2175?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2175?
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.
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