CVE-2015-3000: XEE
First published: Mon Jun 08 2015(Updated: )
SysAid Help Desk before 15.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a large number of nested entity references in an XML document to (1) /agententry, (2) /rdsmonitoringresponse, or (3) /androidactions, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sysaid On-Premises | <=15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132138/SysAid-Help-Desk-14.4-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-Service-Traversal-SQL-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535679/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75038
- https://www.sysaid.com/blog/entry/sysaid-15-2-your-voice-your-service-desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3000?
CVE-2015-3000 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it enables denial of service through excessive CPU and memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3000?
To mitigate CVE-2015-3000, upgrade SysAid Help Desk to version 15.2 or later.
What type of attack is CVE-2015-3000 exploiting?
CVE-2015-3000 exploits an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack, which results in resource exhaustion.
Which versions of SysAid Help Desk are affected by CVE-2015-3000?
CVE-2015-3000 affects SysAid Help Desk versions prior to 15.2.
What are the consequences of CVE-2015-3000 if exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2015-3000 can lead to service disruption due to denial of service caused by high resource utilization.
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