CVE-2018-12471 External Entity processing in the RegistrationSharing module

Medium 6.5 Published 4 Oct 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit an XXE vulnerability in SUSE SMT to read server 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-2018-12471?

CVE-2018-12471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SUSE Linux SMT, published on 4 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A External Entity Reference ('XXE') vulnerability in SUSE Linux SMT allows remote attackers to read data from the server or cause DoS by referencing blocking elements. Affected releases are SUSE Linux SMT: versions prior to 3.0.37.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Suse Subscription Management Tool.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12471?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2018-12471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6gf8-cqw7-6g5f.