CVE-2017-1383 XML external entity in InfoSphere Information Server

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in IBM InfoSphere Information Server to expose sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-1383?

CVE-2017-1383 is a critical vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 2 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 9.1, 11.3, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 127155.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1383?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1383?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1383 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1383 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1383 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vv8g-79wf-h38x.

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