CVE-2017-1322: XEE

Published Jun 27, 2017
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Updated

IBM API Connect 5.0.6.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose highly sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 125918.

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM API Connect=5.0.0.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.0.1
IBM API Connect=5.0.1.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.2.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.3.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.4.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.5.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.6.0
IBM API Connect=5.0.6.1
IBM API Connect=5.0.6.2
IBM API Connect=5.0.7.0

Event History

Jun 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1322?

CVE-2017-1322 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for data exposure and resource depletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1322?

To mitigate CVE-2017-1322, upgrade IBM API Connect to version 5.0.6.1 or later.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1322 expose systems to?

CVE-2017-1322 is vulnerable to XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks.

4

What versions of IBM API Connect are affected by CVE-2017-1322?

CVE-2017-1322 affects IBM API Connect versions from 5.0.0.0 to 5.0.6.0.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-1322?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-1322 can potentially expose sensitive information or consume server memory resources.

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