#VU312 XXE attack in JBoss BRMS and Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite) - CVE-2015-3192

Vulnerability identifier: #VU312

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JBoss BRMS
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels
Red Hat Process Automation Manager (formerly JBoss BPM Suite)
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

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

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

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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.