CVE-2017-1000498 Android SVG vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE)
Attackers can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in AndroidSVG to cause denial of service or potentially execute remote code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000498?
CVE-2017-1000498 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
AndroidSVG version 1.2.2 is vulnerable to XXE attacks in the SVG parsing component resulting in denial of service and possibly remote code execution
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000498?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including com.caverock:androidsvg. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
com.caverock:androidsvg Maven | All versions | 1.3 |
com.caverock:androidsvg Maven | All versions | 1.3 |
Products include Androidsvg Project Androidsvg.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000498?
Upgrade com.caverock:androidsvg to 1.3 or later.
Is CVE-2017-1000498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g556-x5vx-qh59.