SB2017053004 - Debian update for Apache FOP
Published: May 30, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017053004
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5661)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform an XXE attack.The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied data when processing SVG files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SVG file, trick the victim into opening it with affected application and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.