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CVE-2016-2175

UnknownEPSS 4.80%

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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

EPSS Probability
4.80%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApachePdfbox1.8.0
ApachePdfbox1.8.1
ApachePdfbox1.8.2
ApachePdfbox1.8.3
ApachePdfbox1.8.4
ApachePdfbox1.8.5
ApachePdfbox1.8.6
ApachePdfbox1.8.7
ApachePdfbox1.8.8
ApachePdfbox1.8.9
ApachePdfbox1.8.10
ApachePdfbox1.8.11
ApachePdfbox2.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST