CVE-2019-0228
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 9.45%
Last modified
CVE-2019-0228 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache PDFBox 2.0.14 does not properly initialize the XML parser, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XFDF.. EPSS estimates a 9.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Apache PDFBox 2.0.14 does not properly initialize the XML parser, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XFDF.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Pdfbox | 2.0.14 |
| Apache | James | 3.3.0 |
| Apache | James | 3.4.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.3 |
| Oracle | Banking Corporate Lending Process Management | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.3 |
| Oracle | Banking Credit Facilities Process Management | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Banking Supply Chain Finance | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Supply Chain Finance | 14.3 |
| Oracle | Banking Supply Chain Finance | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Banking Trade Finance Process Management | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Trade Finance Process Management | 14.3 |
| Oracle | Banking Trade Finance Process Management | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Banking Virtual Account Management | 14.2 |
| Oracle | Banking Virtual Account Management | 14.3.0 |
| Oracle | Banking Virtual Account Management | 14.5 |
| Oracle | Communications Messaging Server | 8.1 |
| Oracle | Communications Session Report Manager | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.2.4.0 |
| Oracle | Hyperion Financial Reporting | 11.1.2.4 |
| Oracle | Hyperion Financial Reporting | 11.2.6.0 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.58 |
| Oracle | Peoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools | 8.59 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 16.0.6 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 17.0 |
| Oracle | Retail Xstore Point Of Service | 18.0.3 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Sites | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Webcenter Sites | 12.2.1.4.0 |
References
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-0228?
Apache PDFBox 2.0.14 does not properly initialize the XML parser, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XFDF.
How severe is CVE-2019-0228?
CVE-2019-0228 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0228?
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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