CVE-2016-3720: XEE
First published: Tue Apr 19 2016(Updated: )
It was reported that XmlMapper in jackson-dataformat-xml is vulnerable to XXE attack ("Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference").
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/jackson-dataformat-xml | <2.7.4 | 2.7.4 |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| FasterXML Jackson Dataformat XML | <=2.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-3720 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3720
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1328427
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-3720
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332726
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1332727
- https://github.com/FasterXML/jackson-dataformat-xml/issues/190
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184561.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3720?
CVE-2016-3720 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XXE attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3720?
To fix CVE-2016-3720, upgrade the jackson-dataformat-xml package to version 2.7.4 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-3720?
CVE-2016-3720 affects jackson-dataformat-xml versions prior to 2.7.4 and Fedora 24.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-3720?
CVE-2016-3720 is associated with XML External Entity (XXE) attacks that can lead to unauthorized data access.
Is CVE-2016-3720 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2016-3720 specifically affects applications relying on jackson-dataformat-xml across various operating systems including Fedora.
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