ZDI-CAN-11103: Arcserve D2D getNews XML External Entity Processing Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of CA Arcserve D2D. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the getNews method. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a specially-crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of SYSTEM.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Arcserve D2D |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-11103?
ZDI-CAN-11103 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.
What systems are affected by ZDI-CAN-11103?
ZDI-CAN-11103 affects CA Arcserve D2D installations.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-11103?
To remediate ZDI-CAN-11103, users should apply the latest patches provided by Arcserve.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-CAN-11103?
No, authentication is not required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-11103 vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-11103?
ZDI-CAN-11103 is an information disclosure vulnerability affecting the getNews method in CA Arcserve D2D.
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- alias/CVE-2020-27858
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