CVE-2020-11988: Input Validation
First published: Wed Feb 24 2021(Updated: )
Apache XmlGraphics Commons 2.4 and earlier is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the XMPParser. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests. Users should upgrade to 2.6 or later.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/xmlgraphics-commons | <2.6 | 2.6 |
| Apache XmlGraphics Commons | <=2.4 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedora | =34 |
Remedy
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-11988 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11988 https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1933816
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:5134
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2475
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-11988
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f24c2e22f5a5ba2@%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb99706631421f17038eb05@%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8f4d6ae402ec020ee3e8c28632c91be131c4d8b4c9c6756a179b12b@%3Cdev.jmeter.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22HESSYU7T4D6GGENUVEX3X3H6FGBECH/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JP4XA56DA3BFNRBBLBXM6ZAI5RUVFA33/
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html
- https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/24/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1933818
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1933817
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://github.com/apache/xmlgraphics-commons/commit/57393912eb87b994c7fed39ddf30fb778a275183
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb99706631421f17038eb05%40%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8f4d6ae402ec020ee3e8c28632c91be131c4d8b4c9c6756a179b12b%40%3Cdev.jmeter.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f24c2e22f5a5ba2%40%3Cdev.poi.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JP4XA56DA3BFNRBBLBXM6ZAI5RUVFA33/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/22HESSYU7T4D6GGENUVEX3X3H6FGBECH/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for server-side request forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11988?
To fix CVE-2020-11988, upgrade to Apache XmlGraphics Commons version 2.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 affects Apache XmlGraphics Commons versions 2.4 and earlier, as well as certain Fedora releases.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability caused by improper input validation.
Can CVE-2020-11988 lead to data exposure?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2020-11988 can allow an attacker to make arbitrary GET requests, potentially leading to data exposure.
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