CVE-2013-1915: XEE

Published Apr 3, 2013
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Updated

It was reported that the XML files parser of ModSecurity, a security module for the Apache HTTP Server, was vulnerable to XML External Entity attacks. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted XML file that, when processed might lead to local files disclosure or, potentially, excessive resources (memory, CPU) consumption.

References: [1] https://bugs.gentoo.org/showbug.cgi?id=464188 [2] https://secunia.com/advisories/52847/ [3] https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ModSecurity/blob/master/CHANGES

Relevant upstream patch: [4] https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ModSecurity/commit/d4d80b38aa85eccb26e3c61b04d16e8ca5de76fe

Other sources

ModSecurity before 2.7.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, send HTTP requests to intranet servers, or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, aka an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

MITRE

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ModSecurity<2.7.3
2.7.3
Trustwave ModSecurity<2.7.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Fedoraproject Fedora=19
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0

Event History

Apr 3, 2013
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1915?

CVE-2013-1915 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose local files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1915?

To mitigate CVE-2013-1915, upgrade ModSecurity to version 2.7.3 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-1915 be exploited for?

CVE-2013-1915 can be exploited for XML External Entity attacks, leading to local file disclosure.

4

Which versions of ModSecurity are affected by CVE-2013-1915?

CVE-2013-1915 affects ModSecurity versions prior to 2.7.3.

5

How can CVE-2013-1915 impact my system security?

Exploitation of CVE-2013-1915 could lead to unauthorized access and disclosure of sensitive local files.

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