CVE-2018-20433: XEE
First published: Mon Dec 24 2018(Updated: )
c3p0 0.9.5.2 allows XXE in extractXmlConfigFromInputStream in com/mchange/v2/c3p0/cfg/C3P0ConfigXmlUtils.java during initialization.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mchange C3p0 | =0.9.5.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/zhutougg/c3p0/commit/2eb0ea97f745740b18dd45e4a909112d4685f87b
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00021.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BFIVX6HOVNLAM7W3SUAMHYRNLCVQSAWR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MQ47OFV57Y2DAHMGA5H3JOL4WHRWRFN4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BFIVX6HOVNLAM7W3SUAMHYRNLCVQSAWR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MQ47OFV57Y2DAHMGA5H3JOL4WHRWRFN4/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20433?
CVE-2018-20433 is a vulnerability in c3p0 0.9.5.2 that allows XML External Entity (XXE) attacks during initialization.
How does CVE-2018-20433 affect c3p0?
CVE-2018-20433 affects c3p0 0.9.5.2, allowing XXE attacks in the extractXmlConfigFromInputStream function of the C3P0ConfigXmlUtils.java file.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20433?
CVE-2018-20433 is rated as critical with a severity score of 9.8 out of 10.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20433?
To fix CVE-2018-20433, update c3p0 to a version higher than 0.9.5.2 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20433?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-20433 at the following references: [1](https://github.com/zhutougg/c3p0/commit/2eb0ea97f745740b18dd45e4a909112d4685f87b), [2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00021.html), [3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BFIVX6HOVNLAM7W3SUAMHYRNLCVQSAWR/)
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