CVE-2014-0107

7.5 · HIGH

Published Apr 15, 2014 apache CWE-264 EPSS 13.81% (96th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Overview

CVE-2014-0107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache xalan-java. It was published on April 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass expected restrictions and load arbitrary classes or access external resources via a crafted (1) xalan:content-header, (2) xalan:entities, (3) xslt:content-header, or (4) xslt:entities property, or a Java property that is bound to the XSLT 1.0 system-property function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update xalan-java to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	xalan-java	0	Affected

References

Ref rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0348.html Ref rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1351.html Ref rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1888.html Ref secunia.com/advisories/57563 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59036 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59151 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59247 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59290 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59291 Ref secunia.com/advisories/59369

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0107?

CVE-2014-0107 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache xalan-java. It was published on April 15, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0107?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0107?

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