CVE-2018-10868
First published: Thu Jun 21 2018(Updated: )
redhat-certification 7 does not properly restrict the number of recursive definitions of entities in XML documents, allowing an unauthenticated user to run a "Billion Laugh Attack" by replying to XMLRPC methods when getting the status of an host.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Certification | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10868?
CVE-2018-10868 is a vulnerability in redhat-certification 7 that allows an unauthenticated user to run a "Billion Laugh Attack" on an XMLRPC method.
How severe is CVE-2018-10868?
CVE-2018-10868 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-10868?
The affected software of CVE-2018-10868 is Redhat Certification version 7.0.
What is a "Billion Laugh Attack"?
A "Billion Laugh Attack" is a type of denial-of-service attack that abuses XML entities to consume excessive system resources.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10868?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-10868 on Wikipedia, Red Hat Bugzilla, and Red Hat security website.
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