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  1. Derby
  2. DERBY-6807

XXE attack possible by using XmlVTI and the XML datatype

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    • Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Major
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • 10.11.1.1
    • 10.12.1.1
    • SQL
    • None
    • Blocker
    • Patch Available, Release Note Needed
    • Security

    Description

      The Derby XML datatype and XmlVTI can be exploited, via XXE-based attacks, to expose sensitive information or launch denial-of-service assaults. This issue has CVE id CVE-2015-1832. This issue was brought to our attention by Philippe Arteau.

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        1. xmltest.diff
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          Abhinav Gupta
        2. error-stacktrace.out
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          Bryan Pendleton
        3. externalGeneralEntities.diff
          0.6 kB
          Bryan Pendleton
        4. secureXmlVTI.diff
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          Bryan Pendleton
        5. sqlxmlutil.diff
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          Bryan Pendleton
        6. releaseNote.html
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          Bryan Pendleton

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        is related to

        Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. DERBY-2131 External DTD files are accessed without a privileged block when Derby parses XML values that reference such DTDs.

        • Major - Major loss of function.
        • Closed

        Task - A task that needs to be done. DERBY-1758 Enable xmlSuite to run as part of derbyall in environments that have the required external jars.

        • Major - Major loss of function.
        • Closed

        Task - A task that needs to be done. JCR-4186 Use current Derby version

        • Minor - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
        • Closed

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            rhillegas Richard N. Hillegas
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