medium
5.5
CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-0284: XEE

First published: Thu Nov 24 2016(Updated: )

The XML parser in IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Quality Manager 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Team Concert 3.0.1.6 before iFix8, 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational DOORS Next Generation 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 4.x before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; Rational Rhapsody Design Manager 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5; and Rational Software Architect Design Manager 4.0 before 4.0.7 iFix11, 5.0 before 5.0.2 iFix18, and 6.0 before 6.0.2 iFix5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.3
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.4
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.5
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.6
IBM Rational Software Architect=4.0.7
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=5.0.2
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.0
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.1
IBM Rational Software Architect=6.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=3.0.1.6
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.3
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.4
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.5
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.6
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=4.0.7
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=5.0.2
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.0
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.1
IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management=6.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=3.0.1.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.3
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.4
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.5
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.6
IBM Rational Team Concert=4.0.7
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=5.0.2
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.0
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.1
IBM Rational Team Concert=6.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=3.0.1.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.3
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.4
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.5
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.6
IBM Rational Quality Manager=4.0.7
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=5.0.2
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.0
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.1
IBM Rational Quality Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.0
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.3
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.4
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.5
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.6
IBM Rational DOORS=4.0.7
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0.0
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=5.0.2
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.0
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.1
IBM Rational DOORS=6.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.3
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.4
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.5
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.6
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=4.0.7
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=5.0.2
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.0
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.1
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Manager=6.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.3
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.4
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.5
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.6
IBM Rational Rhapsody=4.0.7
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=5.0.2
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.0
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.1
IBM Rational Rhapsody=6.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-0284?

    CVE-2016-0284 has been assessed with a severity rating of 'Moderate'.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-0284?

    To fix CVE-2016-0284, update the affected IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management and Rational Quality Manager software to the latest iFix versions provided by IBM.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0284?

    CVE-2016-0284 affects multiple versions of IBM Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Quality Manager, and other related Rational products.

  • What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-0284?

    CVE-2016-0284 is related to vulnerabilities in the XML parser that can lead to potential denial of service conditions.

  • Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0284?

    Yes, IBM has released patches through iFix updates for versions affected by CVE-2016-0284.

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