CVE-2014-2683: XEE
Zend Framework 1 (ZF1) before 1.12.4, Zend Framework 2 before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.6, ZendOpenId, ZendRest, ZendServiceAudioScrobbler, ZendServiceNirvanix, ZendServiceSlideShare, ZendServiceTechnorati, and ZendServiceWindowsAzure before 2.0.2, ZendServiceAmazon before 2.0.3, and ZendServiceApi before 1.0.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via (1) recursive or (2) circular references in an XML entity definition in an XML DOCTYPE declaration, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-6532.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2683?
CVE-2014-2683 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential risk to applications using affected versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2683?
To fix CVE-2014-2683, upgrade to Zend Framework 1.12.4, Zend Framework 2.1.6 or later, or apply patches as recommended by Zend.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-2683?
CVE-2014-2683 affects Zend Framework 1 versions before 1.12.4 and Zend Framework 2 versions before 2.1.6 and 2.2.x before 2.2.6.
What products are impacted by CVE-2014-2683?
CVE-2014-2683 impacts multiple Zend Framework products including ZendOpenId, ZendRest, and various ZendService components.
Is CVE-2014-2683 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2683 can potentially be exploited remotely if vulnerable software is exposed to the internet.