CVE-2008-0628
First published: Wed Feb 06 2008(Updated: )
The XML parsing code in Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier processes external entity references even when the "external general entities" property is false, which allows remote attackers to conduct XML external entity (XXE) attacks and cause a denial of service or access restricted resources.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.6 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2007-002.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-231246-1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019292
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28746
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3621
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/277
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27553
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29841
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0245.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0371
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9847
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487434/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0628?
CVE-2008-0628 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit XML external entity (XXE) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0628?
To fix CVE-2008-0628, upgrade the Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit to a version later than JDK 6 Update 3.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0628 facilitate?
CVE-2008-0628 facilitates XML external entity (XXE) attacks, which can lead to denial of service or unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2008-0628?
CVE-2008-0628 affects Sun Java Runtime Environment JDK and JRE 6 Update 3 and earlier versions.
What can be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-0628?
Exploiting CVE-2008-0628 can lead to a denial of service attack or unauthorized access to resources on the server.
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