What is the severity of CVE-2015-8698?

CVE-2015-8698 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote file disclosure and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8698?

To fix CVE-2015-8698, update your CA Release Automation to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

What versions of CA Release Automation are affected by CVE-2015-8698?

CVE-2015-8698 affects CA Release Automation versions prior to 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0-1026.

Can CVE-2015-8698 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8698 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read arbitrary files or cause denial of service.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-8698 facilitate?

CVE-2015-8698 can facilitate attacks such as XML external entity attacks leading to file disclosure or service disruptions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-8698

high

7.1

29/6/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-8698

First published: Wed Jun 29 2016(Updated: )

CA Release Automation (formerly LISA Release Automation) 5.0.2 before 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1 before 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2 before 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0 before 6.1.0-1026 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a request containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Release Automation	>=5.0.2<5.0.2-227
Broadcom Release Automation	>=5.5.1<5.5.1-1616
Broadcom Release Automation	>=5.5.2<5.5.2-434
Broadcom Release Automation	>=6.1.0<6.1.0-1026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8698?
CVE-2015-8698 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote file disclosure and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8698?
To fix CVE-2015-8698, update your CA Release Automation to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What versions of CA Release Automation are affected by CVE-2015-8698?
CVE-2015-8698 affects CA Release Automation versions prior to 5.0.2-227, 5.5.1-1616, 5.5.2-434, and 6.1.0-1026.
Can CVE-2015-8698 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8698 can be exploited remotely by attackers to read arbitrary files or cause denial of service.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-8698 facilitate?
CVE-2015-8698 can facilitate attacks such as XML external entity attacks leading to file disclosure or service disruptions.

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