CVE-2022-25236
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 33.94%
Last modified
CVE-2022-25236 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. xmlparse.c in Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.5 allows attackers to insert namespace-separator characters into namespace URIs.. EPSS estimates a 33.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xmlparse.c in Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.5 allows attackers to insert namespace-separator characters into namespace URIs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | < 2.4.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance Kit | 8.8 |
| Siemens | Sinema Remote Connect Server | < 3.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167238/Zoom-XMPP-Stanza-Smuggling-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-484086.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/561Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-24Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5085Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167238/Zoom-XMPP-Stanza-Smuggling-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/02/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-484086.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/561Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-24Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220303-0008/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5085Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25236?
xmlparse.c in Expat (aka libexpat) before 2.4.5 allows attackers to insert namespace-separator characters into namespace URIs.
How severe is CVE-2022-25236?
CVE-2022-25236 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 33.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25236?
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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