CVE-2017-5644: XEE
Published Mar 24, 2017
·Updated
Apache POI in versions prior to release 3.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a specially crafted OOXML file, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apache POI<=3.14
Event History
Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5644?
CVE-2017-5644 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through high CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5644?
To fix CVE-2017-5644, update Apache POI to version 3.15 or later.
3
What types of attacks does CVE-2017-5644 allow?
CVE-2017-5644 allows remote attackers to execute an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack, resulting in denial of service.
4
Which versions of Apache POI are affected by CVE-2017-5644?
CVE-2017-5644 affects Apache POI versions prior to 3.15.
5
Can CVE-2017-5644 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5644 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted OOXML files.