CVE-2017-8315 XML external entity in Eclipse
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in the Eclipse IDE parser via a malicious AndroidManifest.xml file 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
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8315?
CVE-2017-8315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Eclipse, published on 20 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Eclipse XML parser for the Eclipse IDE versions 2017.2.5 and earlier was found vulnerable to an XML External Entity attack. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability by implementing malicious code on Androidmanifest.xml.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8315?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Eclipse Ide.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8315?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-8315 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8315 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8315, GHSA-f33m-7gg2-3cm2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-8315.