CVE-2019-5427

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.88%

Last modified

CVE-2019-5427 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. c3p0 version < 0.9.5.4 may be exploited by a billion laughs attack when loading XML configuration due to missing protections against recursive entity expansion when loading configuration.. EPSS estimates a 4.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

c3p0 version < 0.9.5.4 may be exploited by a billion laughs attack when loading XML configuration due to missing protections against recursive entity expansion when loading configuration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.88%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MchangeC3p0< 0.9.5.4
FedoraprojectFedora29
FedoraprojectFedora30
OracleCommunications Ip Service Activator7.3.0
OracleCommunications Ip Service Activator7.4.0
OracleCommunications Session Route Manager>= 8.2.0, <= 8.2.2
OracleDocumaker>= 12.6.0, <= 12.6.6
OracleEnterprise Manager Base Platform13.2.1.0
OracleEnterprise Manager Ops Center12.4.0.0
OracleFlexcube Private Banking12.0.0
OracleFlexcube Private Banking12.1.0
OracleHyperion Infrastructure Technology11.1.2.4
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service15.0
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service16.0
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service17.0
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service18.0
OracleRetail Xstore Point Of Service19.0
OracleWebcenter Sites12.2.1.3.0
OracleWebcenter Sites12.2.1.4.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5427?
c3p0 version < 0.9.5.4 may be exploited by a billion laughs attack when loading XML configuration due to missing protections against recursive entity expansion when loading configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-5427?
CVE-2019-5427 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5427?
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