CVE-2024-28757
First published: Sun Mar 10 2024(Updated: )
libexpat could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper handling of XML external entity (XXE) declarations by the XML_ExternalEntityParserCreate function. By using a specially crafted XML content, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/expat | <=2.2.6-2+deb10u4<=2.2.6-2+deb10u7<=2.2.10-2+deb11u5<=2.5.0-1<=2.5.0-2 | 2.6.2-1 |
| ubuntu/expat | <2.4.7-1ubuntu0.3 | 2.4.7-1ubuntu0.3 |
| ubuntu/expat | <2.5.0-2ubuntu0.1 | 2.5.0-2ubuntu0.1 |
| redhat/expat | <2.6.2 | 2.6.2 |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=5.0.0 | |
| IBM Cognos Dashboards | <=4.8.0 | |
| Libexpat | <2.6.2 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =38 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =40 | |
| NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| NetApp ONTAP | =9 | |
| NetApp ONTAP Tools for VMware vSphere | =10 | |
| NetApp Windows Host Utilities | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H300S Firmware | ||
| NetApp H300S Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H500e Firmware | ||
| NetApp H500e Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H700S | ||
| NetApp H700S | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H410S | ||
| NetApp H410S Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H410C | ||
| NetApp H410C Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp H610C | ||
| NetApp H610C Firmware | ||
| All of | ||
| NetApp HCI H610S Firmware | ||
| NetApp H610S Firmware |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/839
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/pull/842
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FPLC6WDSRDUYS7F7JWAOVOHFNOUQ43DD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LKJ7V5F6LJCEQJXDBWGT27J7NAP3E3N7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VK2O34GH43NTHBZBN7G5Y6YKJKPUCTBE/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0001/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LKJ7V5F6LJCEQJXDBWGT27J7NAP3E3N7/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FPLC6WDSRDUYS7F7JWAOVOHFNOUQ43DD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VK2O34GH43NTHBZBN7G5Y6YKJKPUCTBE/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-28757
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/1d50b80cf31de87750103656f6eb693746854aa8
- https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/commit/072eca0b72373da103ce15f8f62d1d7b52695454
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-28757
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6694-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-28757
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28757
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-28757
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/15/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2268767
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2268768
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1530
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3926
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2268766
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177766 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-28757?
CVE-2024-28757 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28757?
To mitigate CVE-2024-28757, upgrade to libexpat version 2.6.2-1 on Debian, 2.4.7-1ubuntu0.3 on Ubuntu Jammy, or 2.6.2 on Red Hat.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-28757?
CVE-2024-28757 can be exploited through specially crafted XML content leveraging XML external entity (XXE) declarations.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-28757?
CVE-2024-28757 affects libexpat versions up to 2.2.6-2+deb10u7 on Debian and various versions noted for Ubuntu and Red Hat.
Is CVE-2024-28757 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-28757 is a remote vulnerability that requires an attacker to send specially crafted XML content to the target system.
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