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CVE-2013-6440: Infoleak

First published: Mon Dec 16 2013(Updated: )

IssueDescription: It was found that the ParserPool and Decrypter classes in the OpenSAML Java implementation resolved external entities, permitting XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. A remote attacker could use this flaw to read files accessible to the user running the application server, and potentially perform other more advanced XXE attacks.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet2 OpenSAML=2.0
Internet2 OpenSAML=2.1.0
Internet2 OpenSAML=2.2.0
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java<=2.6.0
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.4.0
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.4.1
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.4.2
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.4.3
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.5.0
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.5.1
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.5.2
Shibboleth OpenSAML Java=2.5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-6440?

    CVE-2013-6440 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files from the affected system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-6440?

    To fix CVE-2013-6440, upgrade to OpenSAML version 2.5.0 or later, which addresses the XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-6440?

    CVE-2013-6440 can be exploited through XML External Entity (XXE) attacks allowing attackers to access sensitive files on the server.

  • Which versions of OpenSAML are affected by CVE-2013-6440?

    CVE-2013-6440 affects OpenSAML versions including 2.0, 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and any versions up to 2.6.0.

  • Is CVE-2013-6440 specific to certain configurations of OpenSAML?

    No, CVE-2013-6440 affects the core classes of the OpenSAML implementation regardless of configuration.

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