CVE-2018-1000639 XML external entity in n/a
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in LaTeXDraw's SVG parser to disclose data or execute code via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1000639?
CVE-2018-1000639 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
LatexDraw version <=4.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SVG parsing functionality that can result in disclosure of data, server side request forgery, port scanning, possible rce. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted SVG file.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000639?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Latexdraw Project Latexdraw.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000639?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000639 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1000639 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000639 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hrg-9j2r-pwqr, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-1000639.