CVE-2017-7503: XEE
First published: Thu May 18 2017(Updated: )
It was found that the Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.0.5 implementation of javax.xml.transform.TransformerFactory is vulnerable to XXE. An attacker could use this flaw to launch DoS or SSRF attacks, or read files from the server where EAP is deployed.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | =7.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98546
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1451960
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1451961
- http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk8/jdk8/jaxp/
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/WFCORE-2805?focusedCommentId=13447139&page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels%3Acomment-tabpanel#comment-13447139
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2563
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2017-7503
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7503?
CVE-2017-7503 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7503?
To fix CVE-2017-7503, upgrade to a patched version of Red Hat JBoss EAP that addresses this XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-7503?
CVE-2017-7503 can be exploited to launch Denial of Service (DoS) or Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks, as well as read sensitive files from the server.
Which versions of Red Hat JBoss EAP are affected by CVE-2017-7503?
CVE-2017-7503 specifically affects Red Hat JBoss EAP version 7.0.5.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-7503?
While upgrading is the recommended solution, a potential workaround includes disabling the vulnerable feature, but this may not be feasible for all environments.
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