CVE-2018-16166 XML external entity in LogonTracer

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in LogonTracer 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
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-16166?

CVE-2018-16166 is a high-severity vulnerability in JPCERT Coordination Center LogonTracer, published on 9 Jan 2019. 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

LogonTracer 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16166?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jpcert Logontracer.

How do I fix CVE-2018-16166?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16166 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-16166 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16166 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-264h-j8r7-hf4r.

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