CVE-2016-3508
First published: Fri Jul 15 2016(Updated: )
It was discovered that the JAXP component of OpenJDK did not place a limit on the number of entity replacements performed when parsing XML files. A specially crafted XML document could cause a Java application using JAXP to consume an excessive amount of memory and CPU time when parsed. Updates correcting this issue address the problem by introducing a limit on the number of entity replacements that can be performed. The limit can be controlled using the jdk.xml.entityReplacementLimit system property.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update115 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update101 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update91 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.8.0-update92 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update115 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update101 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update91 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.8.0-update92 | |
| BEA JRockit | =r28.3.10 | |
| Oracle Linux | =5.0 | |
| Oracle Linux | =6 | |
| Oracle Linux | =7 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00032.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00034.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00028.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1504.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1776.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3641
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91972
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036365
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3043-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3062-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3077-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1458
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1475
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1477
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10166
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-08
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-43
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20160721-0001/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html#AppendixJAVA
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8u/jdk8u/jaxp/rev/c678c1a31a55
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1504.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1776.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1357015
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3508?
CVE-2016-3508 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to consume excessive memory and CPU resources.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3508?
To fix CVE-2016-3508, users should update to the latest versions of affected JDK and JRE releases as provided by Oracle.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-3508?
CVE-2016-3508 affects various versions of Oracle JDK, JRE, and Oracle Linux.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2016-3508?
The risks of CVE-2016-3508 include possible denial of service due to excessive resource consumption during XML parsing.
How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-3508?
To identify vulnerability to CVE-2016-3508, check if your system is running any affected versions of Oracle JDK or JRE.
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