CVE-2009-1885: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 04 2009(Updated: )
A stack overflow flaw was found in Apache Xerces by parsing root XML document element DTD definition. Providing a specially-crafted XML file would lead to excessive stack growth and denial of service (crash), when opened by a victim. Upstream patch: --------------- <a href="http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/xerces/c/trunk/src/xercesc/validators/DTD/DTDScanner.cpp?r1=781488&r2=781487&pathrev=781488&view=patch">http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/xerces/c/trunk/src/xercesc/validators/DTD/DTDScanner.cpp?r1=781488&r2=781487&pathrev=781488&view=patch</a> Credit: ------- The flaw was discovered by Jukka Taimisto and Rauli Kaksonen from the CROSS project at Codenomicon Ltd.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.7.0 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | =2.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/xerces/c/trunk/src/xercesc/validators/DTD/DTDScanner.cpp?r1=781488&r2=781487&pathrev=781488&view=patch
- http://www.cert.fi/en/reports/2009/vulnerability2009085.html
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c-2.8.0-5.fc10
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c-2.8.0-5.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c27-2.7.0-8.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c27-2.7.0-8.fc10
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c-2.7.0-8.el4
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/xerces-c-2.7.0-8.el5
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=515515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36201
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&revision=781488
- http://www.codenomicon.com/labs/xml/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:223
- http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2009/080509-xml-flaw.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35986
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2196
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52321
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg01001.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg01099.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg01136.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg01150.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1885?
CVE-2009-1885 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1885?
To fix CVE-2009-1885, upgrade Apache Xerces-C++ to version 2.8.1 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2009-1885?
CVE-2009-1885 affects Apache Xerces-C++ versions 2.7.0 and 2.8.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1885?
CVE-2009-1885 is a stack overflow vulnerability that can lead to excessive stack growth and application crash.
What causes the issue in CVE-2009-1885?
The issue in CVE-2009-1885 is caused by the parsing of a specially-crafted XML file containing root XML document element DTD definitions.
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