CVE-2019-0228 Vulnerability that affects org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox
Attackers can exploit improper XML parser initialization in Apache PDFBox to perform XXE attacks via crafted XFDF files, leading to data exposure or service disruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-0228?
CVE-2019-0228 is a critical vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 17 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache PDFBox 2.0.14 does not properly initialize the XML parser, which allows context-dependent attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via a crafted XFDF.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0228?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox. It affects 14 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox Maven | From 2.0.14 | 2.0.15 |
org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox Maven | From 2.0.14 | 2.0.15 |
Products include Apache James, Apache Pdfbox, Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Banking Corporate Lending Process Management, Oracle Banking Credit Facilities Process Management, Oracle Banking Supply Chain Finance and 8 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0228?
Upgrade org.apache.pdfbox:pdfbox to 2.0.15 or later.
Is CVE-2019-0228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2023-26269 Apache James server: Privilege escalation through unauthenticated JMX
- CVE-2006-2806 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2022-28220 STARTTLS command injection in Apache JAMES
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c9jj-3wvg-q65h.