high
7.1
CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23437: Infinite loop within Apache XercesJ xml parser

First published: Mon Jan 24 2022(Updated: )

Apache Xerces2 Java XML Parser is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an infinite loop in the XML parser. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted XML document payloads, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume system resources for prolonged duration.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/eap7-xerces-j2<0:2.12.0-3.SP04_redhat_00001.1.el8ea
0:2.12.0-3.SP04_redhat_00001.1.el8ea
redhat/eap7-xerces-j2<0:2.12.0-3.SP04_redhat_00001.1.el7ea
0:2.12.0-3.SP04_redhat_00001.1.el7ea
redhat/xerces-j2<2.12.2
2.12.2
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy<=6.0.3
Apache Xalan-Java<=2.12.1
Oracle Agile Engineering Data Management=6.2.1.0
Oracle Agile PLM=9.3.6
Oracle Banking Deposits and Lines of Credit Servicing=2.7
Oracle Banking Party Management=2.7.0
Oracle Communications ASAP=7.3
oracle communications element manager<9.0
oracle communications session report manager<9.0
oracle communications session route manager<9.0
Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure>=8.0.6.0.0<=8.0.9.0
Oracle Financial Services Analytical Applications Infrastructure>=8.1.0.0<8.1.2.0
Oracle Financial Services Behavior Detection Platform>=8.0.6.0.0<=8.0.8.0
Oracle Financial Services Behavior Detection Platform=8.1.1.0
Oracle Financial Services Behavior Detection Platform=8.1.1.1
Oracle Financial Services Behavior Detection Platform=8.1.2.0
Oracle Financial Services Crime and Compliance Management Studio=8.0.8.2.0
Oracle Financial Services Crime and Compliance Management Studio=8.0.8.3.0
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.0.7.1
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.0.7.2.0
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.0.8.0
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.0.8.1
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.1.1.0
Oracle Financial Services Enterprise Case Management=8.1.1.1
Oracle FLEXCUBE Universal Banking=12.4.0
Oracle Global Lifecycle Management NextGen OUI Framework<13.9.4.2.2
Oracle Global Lifecycle Management NextGen OUI Framework=13.9.4.2.2
oracle global lifecycle management opatch<12.2.0.1.30
Oracle Health Sciences Information Manager>=3.0.1<=3.0.5
Oracle Health Sciences Information Manager=3.0.0.1
Oracle Hyperion iLearning=6.2
Oracle Hyperion iLearning=6.3
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.58
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.59
oracle primavera gateway>=17.7<=17.12.11
oracle primavera gateway>=18.8.0<=18.8.14
oracle primavera gateway>=19.12.0<=19.12.13
oracle primavera gateway>=20.12.0<=20.12.8
oracle product lifecycle analytics=3.6.1
Oracle Retail Bulk Data Integration=16.0.3.0
Oracle Retail Extract Transform And Load=13.2.8
oracle retail financial integration=14.1.3.2
oracle retail financial integration=15.0.3.1
oracle retail financial integration=16.0.3
oracle retail financial integration=19.0.1
Oracle Retail Integration Bus=14.1.3.2
Oracle Retail Integration Bus=15.0.3.1
Oracle Retail Integration Bus=16.0.3
Oracle Retail Integration Bus=19.0.1
Oracle Retail Merchandising System=16.0.3
Oracle Retail Merchandising System=19.0.1
Oracle Retail Service Backbone=14.1.3.2
Oracle Retail Service Backbone=15.0.3.1
Oracle Retail Service Backbone=16.0.3
Oracle Retail Service Backbone=19.0.1
Oracle WebLogic Server=12.2.1.3.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=12.2.1.4.0
Oracle WebLogic Server=14.1.1.0.0
netapp active iq unified manager windows

Remedy

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

Remedy

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23437?

    CVE-2022-23437 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23437?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-23437, update Apache Xerces-J to versions 2.12.2 or higher, or apply the relevant patches from your software vendor.

  • Which Apache Xerces-J versions are affected by CVE-2022-23437?

    CVE-2022-23437 affects Apache Xerces-J up to version 2.12.1.

  • Can CVE-2022-23437 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-23437 can be exploited remotely by convincing a user to open a specially-crafted XML document.

  • What types of applications are susceptible to CVE-2022-23437?

    Applications using vulnerable versions of Apache Xerces-J, including various Oracle and IBM products, are susceptible to CVE-2022-23437.

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