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CVE-2015-0254

First published: Wed Mar 04 2015(Updated: )

Apache Standard Taglibs could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) error when processing XML data. By sending specially-crafted XML data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/jakarta-taglibs-standard<1.2.3
1.2.3
Apache Standard Taglibs<=1.2.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
IBM Data Risk Manager<=2.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2015-0254?

    CVE-2015-0254 is a vulnerability in Apache Standard Taglibs that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or conduct XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.

  • How does CVE-2015-0254 affect the system?

    CVE-2015-0254 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting an XXE error when processing XML data.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-0254?

    The Apache Standard Taglibs versions up to and including 1.2.3 are affected by CVE-2015-0254.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0254?

    CVE-2015-0254 has a severity rating of high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2015-0254?

    To fix CVE-2015-0254, you should update the Apache Standard Taglibs to version 1.2.3 or higher, or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

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