XXE attack in JBoss BRMS

1) XXE attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU312

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3192

CWE-ID: CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXe-attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in JBoss BPM Suite and BRMS. A remote attacker can cause denial of service conditions by submitting a specially crafted XML file that would cause out-of-memory errors when parsed.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service conditions on the target system.

Mitigation

Update your version at:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1592.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1593.html

Vulnerable software versions

JBoss BRMS: 6.3.2

Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite): 6.3.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_brms:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:jboss_bpm_suite:6.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1593.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.