CVE-2014-2055: XEE

Published Feb 26, 2014
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Updated

SabreDAV before 1.7.11, as used in ownCloud Server before 5.0.15 and 6.0.x before 6.0.2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or possibly have other impact via an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

Other sources

XEE issue that could expose local files or easily trigger a DOS attack.

Affected Software

70 affected componentsFixes available
composer/sabre/dav>=1.6.0, <1.6.99, >=1.7.0, <1.7.11, >=1.8.0, <1.8.9
1.7.11
Fruux Sabredav<=1.7.10
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.0
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.1
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.2
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.3
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.4
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.5
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.6
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.7
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.8
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.9
Fruux Sabredav=1.6.10
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.0
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.1
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.2
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.3
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.4
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.5
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.6
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.7
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.8
Fruux Sabredav=1.7.9
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.0
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.1
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.2
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.3
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.4
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.5
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.6
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.7
Fruux Sabredav=1.8.9
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=6.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud=5.0.14
composer/sabre/dav>=1.8.0<1.8.9
1.8.9
composer/sabre/dav>=1.6.0<1.7.11
1.7.11
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=6.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server<=5.0.14
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.3
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.4
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.5
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.6
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.7
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.8
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.9
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.10
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.11
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.12
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.13
ownCloud ownCloud Server=5.0.14

Event History

Feb 26, 2014
Advisory Published
10:13 PM
Jun 4, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2055?

CVE-2014-2055 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files and potentially cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-2055?

To fix CVE-2014-2055, update SabreDAV to version 1.7.11 or above, or apply the appropriate patches for affected ownCloud versions.

3

Which versions of SabreDAV are affected by CVE-2014-2055?

CVE-2014-2055 affects all SabreDAV versions prior to 1.7.11.

4

Can CVE-2014-2055 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2055 can be exploited remotely through an XML External Entity (XXE) attack.

5

What software specifically is impacted by CVE-2014-2055?

CVE-2014-2055 impacts SabreDAV versions before 1.7.11 and ownCloud Server versions before 6.0.2.

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