CVE-2017-8918 XML external entity in n/a
Attackers can view local files via a crafted XML template in Blackwave Dive Assistant Desktop Edition.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8918?
CVE-2017-8918 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2017. 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
XXE in Dive Assistant - Template Builder in Blackwave Dive Assistant - Desktop Edition 8.0 allows attackers to remotely view local files via a crafted template.xml file.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8918?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blackwave Dive Assistant.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8918 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8918 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8918 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg3c-c32p-95vx.