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CVE-2013-4517: Input Validation

First published: Fri Dec 20 2013(Updated: )

Apache Santuario XML Security for Java before 1.5.6, when applying Transforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted Document Type Definitions (DTDs), related to signatures.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/xml-security<1.5.6
1.5.6
maven/org.apache.santuario:xmlsec<1.5.6
1.5.6
Apache Santuario<=1.5.5
Apache Santuario=1.2.0
Apache Santuario=1.2.1
Apache Santuario=1.3.0
Apache Santuario=1.4.0
Apache Santuario=1.4.1
Apache Santuario=1.4.2
Apache Santuario=1.4.3
Apache Santuario=1.4.4
Apache Santuario=1.4.5
Apache Santuario=1.4.6
Apache Santuario=1.4.7
Apache Santuario=1.4.8
Apache Santuario=1.5.0
Apache Santuario=1.5.1
Apache Santuario=1.5.2
Apache Santuario=1.5.3
Apache Santuario=1.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-4517?

    CVE-2013-4517 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability, allowing attackers to cause memory consumption issues.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-4517?

    To fix CVE-2013-4517, upgrade to Apache Santuario XML Security for Java version 1.5.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2013-4517?

    CVE-2013-4517 affects Apache Santuario XML Security for Java versions prior to 1.5.6.

  • How does CVE-2013-4517 exploit work?

    CVE-2013-4517 exploits vulnerabilities in the handling of crafted Document Type Definitions (DTDs) during Transforms.

  • Can CVE-2013-4517 be detected?

    Detection of CVE-2013-4517 may require monitoring for unusual memory usage patterns in applications using affected versions.

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