CVE-2017-3208 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit XML external entity references in AMF3 messages to read 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-2017-3208?
CVE-2017-3208 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Java implementation of AMF3 deserializers used by WebORB for Java by Midnight Coders, version 5.1.1.0, allows external entity references (XXEs) from XML documents embedded within AMF3 messages. If the XML parsing is handled incorrectly it could potentially expose sensitive data on the server, denial of service, or server side request forgery.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Themidnightcoders Weborb for Java.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-3208 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3208 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q723-3768-2877.