CVE-2015-0252: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 24 2015(Updated: )
internal/XMLReader.cpp in Apache Xerces-C before 3.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via crafted XML data.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =7.1 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Apache Xerces-C++ | <=3.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152882.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153094.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153829.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153887.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153903.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153923.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00012.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131756/Apache-Xerces-C-XML-Parser-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1193.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3199
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73252
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032254
- http://xerces.apache.org/xerces-c/secadv/CVE-2015-0252.txt
- https://shibboleth.net/community/advisories/secadv_20150319.txt
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36906/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0252?
CVE-2015-0252 has a severity of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0252?
To fix CVE-2015-0252, upgrade Apache Xerces-C++ to version 3.1.2 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-0252?
CVE-2015-0252 affects Apache Xerces-C++ versions up to and including 3.1.1, as well as Debian 7.1 and Fedora versions 20, 21, and 22.
What kind of attack can CVE-2015-0252 lead to?
CVE-2015-0252 can lead to a denial of service attack resulting in a segmentation fault and crash of the application.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0252?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-0252; the only mitigation involves applying the software update.
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