CVE-2017-7465: XEE
It was found that the JAXP implementation used in EAP 7.0 has insecure defaults for XSL processing. An attacker could use this flaw to cause remote code execution if they are able to provide XSLT for parsing.
Other sources
It was found that the JAXP implementation used in JBoss EAP 7.0 for XSLT processing is vulnerable to code injection. An attacker could use this flaw to cause remote code execution if they are able to provide XSLT content for parsing. Doing a transform in JAXP requires the use of a 'javax.xml.transform.TransformerFactory'. If the FEATURESECUREPROCESSING feature is set to 'true', it mitigates this vulnerability.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
When creating the TransformerFactory for JAXP transforms, set FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING to true to mitigate the XSL parsing remote code execution/code injection vulnerability.
JAXP (javax.xml.transform.TransformerFactory) FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING = true - Compensating control
For JBoss EAP 7.0 XSLT processing, ensure secure processing is enabled for the JAXP TransformerFactory (FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING=true) because the JAXP implementation used in EAP 7.0 has insecure defaults for XSL processing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7465?
CVE-2017-7465 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7465?
To fix CVE-2017-7465, update JBoss EAP to a version that has patched this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-7465?
CVE-2017-7465 affects JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 7.0.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7465?
CVE-2017-7465 is a code injection vulnerability related to XSLT processing in JBoss EAP.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-7465 remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-7465 remotely if they can provide malicious XSLT content.